First Coprinus lilatinctus, belonging to subsect. Glabri, is described as new. Secondly, nomenclatural reasons are given for Coprinus nudiceps P.D. Orton to be replaced by the older name C. schroeteri P. Karst. Type studies of both taxa are given and their synonymy is discussed. To facilitate identification an updated key is given for the species in subsect. Glabri.