Source-reviewed species profile
Deceiver Laccaria laccata
Small orange-brown mushroom with thick distant gills and a highly variable cap. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find deceiver?
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, parks and edges.
In Mycoverse you can select Deceiver and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Small orange-brown mushroom with thick distant gills and a highly variable cap.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, parks and edges.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.