You posting gyms to ID! So many species are separated on features that disappear/ appear in maturity or simply aren’t visible to the un-aided eye.

I’ve never seen a picture of this particular Gymnopilus, whichever it is. That makes this obs priceless IMO. It would be a damn shame if it didn’t get to species!

the proposals even if I don’t agree.

Even though I’m sitting here with Hesler’s monograph right now, I’d say you guys are more familiar with the literature and more interested in Gyms. I didn’t record enough info for me to make a solid guess. I haven’t played with Gym taxonomy too much yet.

Gill color and gestalt of humicola seemed to fit pretty well, but the habitat is highly unlikely based on the description.

Why are Rich and I the only ones proposing species here? You guys all have the same literature.
A closer look at the pileus and descriptions of the context/ staining might help to narrow this down.