With thanks to our photographers: Ramaria lorithamnus, Amanita grisette, Cortinarius rotundisporus, Lichenomphalia and Geastrum triplex – Neale Dyster Amanita muscaria – Steve Axford Omphalotus nidiformis – Renata Faast Mycena nargan &...
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Victoria’s fungal biodiversity map project – Goulburn-Broken
The third of our workshops for citizen scientists in this Community Volunteer Action project will take place in the Goulburn-Broken Catchment Management Area at Euroa on Friday 8 June as part of the Strathbogie Ranges Conservation Management Network’s se...
Panellus pusillus – Little Ping-pong Bat
(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...
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...