This species of mushroom, when viewed from above, is deceptively similar to a butterfish. It likes to grow near Suillus luteus, most often in pine needles. It differs fundamentally, however, because it has gills.
It is an edible mushroom, but only young fruiting bodies can be eaten, most often in the form of pickled mushrooms.
As you can see in the photos, the fungus often falls victim to parasites, worms and snails.
The hat is reddish, rusty, brownish-orange in color. When wet, it becomes sticky and slippery in the rainy season. It can reach up to 14-15 cm in diameter. The young fruiting body has a characteristic hump at the tip of the hat.
The gills of the fungus change their color over time. Young are pink and darken with age. They are quite rare, delicate.
The leg is yellowish in color, the inside is full. It can be quite long up to 15 cm.
The flesh is more ocher in color, practically devoid of taste and smell. Often wormy.
The fungus can be found mainly in pine forests. He appears at the beginning of summer and can be found even in November.
