Phylum: Ascomycota	Class: Leotiomycetes
Order: Leotiales	Family: Leotiaceae
Species: Microglossum truncatum V. Kučera, Lizoň & Tomšovský

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A member of the Microglossum olivaceum aggregate. Often mistaken for M. tenebrosum if not sequenced which has not yet been found in Ireland due to M. truncatum having short spores which is not recognised in the keys. Note the often distorted cap in many specimens.

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Associated Species (where recorded) & number of records: Poaceae (1)

Habitat (where recorded) & number of records: Acid grassland (2) Calcareous grassland (1) Calcareous grassland: unimproved (1)

Substrate (where recorded) & number of records: Soil Grassy (1) Soil Mossy (1)

Months recorded in & number of records: October (2) November (12) December (2)