Source-reviewed species profile
Deadly webcap Cortinarius rubellus
Pointed to umbonate red-brown cap, yellowish veil bands and rusty-brown mature gills. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find deadly webcap?
Damp acidic coniferous and mixed woodland, often with spruce.
In Mycoverse you can select Deadly webcap 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.
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Field features
- Pointed to umbonate red-brown cap, yellowish veil bands and rusty-brown mature gills.
Habitat and search guidance
Damp acidic coniferous and mixed woodland, often with spruce.
Months
August–November
Safety status
Deadly poisonous species. Never treat an image or app assessment as confirmation. Use qualified expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.