The Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) gets its name from the
tradition of using this mushroom as an insecticide. In some European countries,
caps are crumbled up and placed in saucers of milk to attract house flies. The
flies drink the milk, which contains ibotenic acid that not only attracts flies
but also poisons them. Certainly in the field, I haven't seen flies visiting
Fly Agarics while other species are a great attraction. Sandy RSPB reserve had
abundant fungi yesterday, including some very magnificent Parasols in the large
meadow by the house.
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