Pink form. Spores 12-17 x 3,5-5 µm, pleurocystidia abundant, narrowly fusiform, subcylindric, often constricted at apex, non refractive, 30-46 x 6-10 µm. Desjardin considers bellipes not to have pleurocystidia, contrary to Gilliam-1976. The spore size settles the matter in this case.