The genus <i>Artomyces</i> (Auriscalpiaceae, Basidiomycota) from the Gaoligong Mountains and adjacent areas, southwestern China

Three new species of <i>Artomyces</i> from the Gaoligong Mountains and adjacent areas of southwestern China, namely, <i>A. brunneoalbus, A. hirtipes</i>, and <i>A. pteruloides</i>, are described based on morphological characteristics, molecular phylogenetic evidence, and ecological traits. Two other species described recently, <i>A. niveus</i> and <i>A. yunnanensis</i>, have also been identified in the same area. In addition, the occurrence of <i>A. pyxidatus</i> in southwestern China and North Macedonia was confirmed. Our study indicated that the species diversity of <i>Artomyces</i> is relatively high in East Asia. To date, seven species of <i>Artomyces</i> have been reported from the region, including the aforementioned species and <i>A. microsporus</i>. Given the diversity of forest ecosystems, from tropical to temperate areas in China, additional species of the genus could be revealed in the future.