Scarlet Caterpillarclub

Cordyceps militaris (L.) Fr.

Also called: Scarlet Caterpillar Fungus, Scarlet Caterpillar Club

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Scarlet Caterpillarclub by month
MonthRecords
January5
February0
March3
April6
May24
June65
July163
August361
September219
October96
November19
December3

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Connecticut12 records
  • Michigan11 records
  • Nova Scotia9 records
  • Maine7 records
  • Washington6 records
  • Indiana6 records
  • Alaska4 records
  • Missouri4 records
  • Texas3 records
  • California3 records
  • Mississippi3 records
  • Florida3 records
  • Kentucky2 records
  • Illinois2 records
  • Minnesota2 records
  • Georgia2 records
  • Arkansas2 records
  • South Carolina2 records
  • Wisconsin2 records
  • New Brunswick1 records
  • Alabama1 records
  • Colorado1 records
  • Iowa1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • Rhode Island1 records

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