2nd January |
More from the trip to Drumboe to survey lichens and fungi. Some identifications liable
to amendment after further analysis.
Dull with heavy rain. |
Two fungi on Betula. Anisogramma virgultorum (left, said to be rare) and Arthopyrenia punctiformis on the right.
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A tiny specimen of Fuscidea lightfootii growing on Betula. |
This tiny fungus was growing on a fallen Ash log. A Hemimycena, about 5mm. across the cap. |
A crust that grows on the underside of Elder branches: Hyphodontia sambuci.
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Two fungi on Holly. Peniophora ilex on the left (note the red beads at the edge of the grey crust). Trochila ilicina on the right.
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A lovely specimen of Mycena meliigena growing on moss. Cap about 10 mm. across. |
A Pyrenomycete on Honeysuckle. Kabatia periclymeni.
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This appeared to be a fungal growth on Beech, but it turns out to be Cryptococcus fagisuga - a scale insect. |
And lastly, a moss growing on a large boulder - Racomitrium aciculare. |
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