Fairy Inkcap Mushroom (Associated with Fungus Gnats/Forest Insects)

Decaying wood, old tree stumps, and mulch in temperate and tropical forests.

Saprobic; feeds on decaying organic matter (dead wood). It often harbors fungus gnats and springtails.

Fruit bodies appear in massive troops of hundreds after rain; extremely short lifespan, often shriveling within 24-48 hours.

Non-toxic but considered inedible due to small size; benefits ecosystem by decomposing wood and providing micro-habitats for various arthropods.