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.
References
Further reading Cheilymenia fimicola at Index Fungorum