(Synonym Dictyopanus pusillus) On living and dead eucalyptus tree-trunks in forests. This very tiny, cream to white fungus grows in massed tiers on the substrate. Cream pores appear large for the size of the fruit-body. A small disc attaches the stem to the su...
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Neolentiporus maculatissimus – Austral Dryad’s Saddle
On dead eucalypt trunks and logs in high-altitude forests. This kidney-shaped bracket grows in overlapping tiers. Brown scales are arranged concentrically on a pale brown cap. The cream pores dry brown. The stem, if present is black and off-centre or lateral, ...
Microporus xanthopus – Yellow-footed Tinypore
On fallen twigs, branches and logs in near coastal northern rainforests. This paper-thin polypore is easily recognised by its funnel shape and yellow ‘foot’ (basal disc) attaching the central yellow stem to the substrate. The smooth shiny cap patte...
Microporus affinis – Dark-footed Tinypore
On fallen branches in rainforests. This fan-shaped bracket has a velvety, ridged cap with concentric zones of brown, red, yellow and black. On the underside of the cap are minute white pores. Distinctive characteristics for this species are the saucer-shaped d...
Vibrissea dura – Brown-headed Pin
On fallen wet branches in wet forests. This small, slimy, toughly gelatinous Pin has a light brown head and pale yellow stem. Unlike the other three Pins (Chlorovibrissea spp.), it has no trace of green colour. Characteristically, groups of fruit-bodies grow i...