Deadly Webcap

Cortinarius rubellus

TOXIC

High Risk: Suspected Toxic Webcap (Cortinarius sp.)

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Caratteristiche Chiave

Cap reddish-brown to rusty orange
smooth
convex
Gills crowded
adnate to slightly decurrent
yellowish-orange (immature)
Stem slender
rusty brown
potentially fibrous
Lack of distinct ring or volva
Overall morphology consistent with highly toxic Cortinarius genus

Colore:

Reddish-brown cap, yellowish-orange gills, rusty stem

Odore:

Unknown (often indistinct or slightly radishy)

Schema di Crescita:

Cannot assess

Ambiente:

Unknown substrate

Habitat e Distribuzione

Habitat:

Unknown (Typically coniferous or mixed woods)

Distribuzione:

Widespread in Northern Hemisphere (Europe, North America)

Stagionalità:

Late Summer to Autumn

Caratteristiche determinanti per la conferma

Exact species identification requires spore print color and microscopic analysis
Critical stem base features (volva/bulb) are missing or obscured

Valore Economico

Domanda di Mercato:

None - toxic

Fascia di Prezzo:

N/A

Uso Commerciale:

None

Informazioni Tossicità

Sintomi:

Delayed kidney failure (renal necrosis)
Severe nausea and vomiting
Intense thirst
Flank pain

Tempo di Insorgenza:

2 to 17 days (highly delayed)

Primo Soccorso:

Seek emergency medical attention immediately
Maintain hydration under medical supervision

Contatti Emergenza:

911 (US)
Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222

Specie Simili

Girdled Webcap

Cortinarius armillatus

Edible, but frequently confused with deadly species

Differenze Chiave:

Possesses distinct reddish bands (armillae) on the stem
Cap color often more brick-red

Spectacular Rustgill

Gymnopilus junonius

TOXIC - severe digestive upset and psychoactive properties

Differenze Chiave:

Often grows in dense clusters on wood
Gills typically brighter orange-yellow

Azione Consigliata

Do not handle without gloves; immediate and safe disposal required. Seek expert identification if consumption is suspected.