Synonyms: Agaricus crinitus, Agaricus hirtus, Agaricus strigosus, Lentinus lecomtei, Lentinus strigosus, Panus hirtus, Panus lecomtei, Panus rudis, Panus rudus, Panus semirudis, Pleurotus hirtus, Pocillaria frieseana, Pocillaria lecomtei.
Common names: Ruddy Panus, Hairy Panus.
Panus neostrigosus is a species of fungus in the family Tricholomataceae. It is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped to convex cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a stipe 1-3 cm long. The cap is often wrinkled or veined, and ranges in color from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. In East and Central Texas, Panus neostrigosus has been found growing on decaying logs, stumps, and other woody debris, particularly in moist, shaded areas. It fruits in the spring and fall, and is considered a relatively rare species in the region.
Young Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus)(?) mushrooms on a fallen oak in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Dry Panus neostrigosus (Lentinus strigosus) mushrooms on a fallen tree in Huntsville Park. Texas, April 1, 2018
Panus neostrigosus (Lentinus strigosus) mushrooms on a piece of wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 21, 2018
Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, February 23, 2019
Young Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, February 23, 2019
Emerging Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, February 23, 2019
Velvety caps of Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, February 23, 2019
Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on an oak log on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, February 23, 2019
Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak(?) near the creek in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020
Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen tree near the creek in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020
Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak near the creek in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020
Polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Small polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Close-up of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Hairy caps of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Underside of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Caps of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Details of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Close-up of caps of mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Young polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) on a pine fallen across the trail on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Tissues under a microscope (low magnification) of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Tissues and basidia under a microscope of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Basidia under a microscope of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Tissues under a microscope of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Basidia under a microscope (in Congo Red) of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Basidia under a microscope (x100 objective) of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Basidia with spores of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Spores under a microscope (in Lugol solution) of polypore mushrooms Panus neostrigosus (Panus lecomtei) from a fallen pine, collected on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, August 13, 2022
Spore size 4.5 - 5 × 2.32 - 2.6 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.8 - 2.19.
Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 11, 2023
Polypore mushrooms Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) on a fallen oak on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 11, 2023
Hairy caps of polypore mushrooms Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) on a fallen oak on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 11, 2023
Spores of polypore mushrooms Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) from a fallen oak collected on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 11, 2023The fungus Panus neostrigosus was observed in East and Central Texas over several years. The majority of sightings were in Sam Houston National Forest, specifically on fallen oak and pine trees. Observations were made from February to August, with multiple sightings in the same locations over time. The mushrooms were described as having velvety or hairy caps, and microscope examinations revealed details of their tissues and spores. Some observations included close-up photos and microscopic images of the fungi's structures. The consistent presence of Panus neostrigosus in these areas suggests that it is a common species in East and Central Texas, particularly in wooded environments with decaying wood. Overall, the observations provide valuable information on the distribution and characteristics of this fungus in the region.
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