A widespread fungus and frequently found. It grows on many species of herbivore dung

References: 
Brummelen, J. van (1967) A World Monograph of the Genera Ascobolus and Saccobolus (Ascomycetes, Pezizales)
Doveri, F. (2007) Fungi Fimicoli Italici
Richardson, M.J. & Watling, R. (1997) Keys to Fungi on Dung