Cheilymenia stercorea is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.

This is a common appearing throughout the year as orange-red discs up to 3 mm in diameter, clustered on dung, usually from cows. The spores are elliptical and measure 14–18 by 8–10 µm, while the asci are 175-–220 by 9–12 µm. It is found in Europe and North America.

References

• {{cite book | last = Jordan | first = Michael | authorlink = Michael Jordan (mycologist) | title = The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe | publisher = Frances Lincoln Publishers | date = 2004 | page = 36 | isbn = 978-0-7112-2379-0}}

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