Luteodiscus epibryus (Helotiales) new to Japan and Asia

Key Points

• To document the first occurrence of Luteodiscus epibryus in Asia and provide its description.
• Observation of specimens growing on Hypnum sp. and Diplophyllum sp.
• Brief description and illustration based on collected samples.
• Luteodiscus epibryus was identified on two types of mosses: Hypnum sp. and Diplophyllum sp.
• The species is a new record for Asia and Japan.
• Detailed macrophotographs of the species were provided.