Gyroporus castaneus?

[brendan]

Provisionally, I have admitted defeat in my quest to add Bicolor boletes to my diet. I’ll come back to it later maybe. The next on my list was the chestnut bolete, and I believe I found quite a few today, but wanted to get a second opinion. Caps are orangey brown, faded and a little splitting visible on the older specimens. Stems are either hollow or almost hollow with pith, brittle, all on the small side. Spore print pending. I am aware of gyroporous purpurinus, which I would imagine is too red to be mistaken for castaneus. Are there any other boletes with orange brown cap and stem and a white/cream pore surface? Maybe that could be mistaken for castaneus when they are young? Thanks!

[shroomersue]

Yup those are chestnut boletes. Hopefully no bugs in em ! The hollow pithy stipe is key. 

[brendan]

Thanks! 

[Dave W]

Stalk of Gyroporus castaneus snaps apart like a piece of chalk. ID is correct. 

[brendan]

Thanks Dave! These are a real surprise, just how easy they are to ID, and I thought they cooked up very nicely too. 

[MushroomGuru]

Yep. Chestnut boletes.  My favorite tasting mushroom. A fantastic nutty flavor.  Unfortunately, in my area most are taken by the Bolete Eater before I can get to them.

[Dave W]

Good advice... vertically section to check for insect infestation. Damaged parts should be discarded.