Cheilymenia fimicola

Cheilymenia fimicola is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.

Description
The fungus grows as orange flat saucers without stipes. It has hairs resembling eyelashes. It is reddish-orange when young and lightens in age.

Similar species
It may be closely related to species of Aleuria.

Similar species include Cheilymenia crucipila, Cheilymenia stercorea, and Cheilymenia theleboloides.

Distribution and habitat
Occurring in Europe, specimens appear singly or clustered on dung, including that of cattle.

Edibility
It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly.