Arcyria obvelata

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    Alt Name
    Arcyria nutans
    Description

    The sporocarps of this slime mould are stalked, clustered and cylindrical in shape appearing rather finger like. When the spores have been dispersed it has a rather spongy appearance. They are yellowy buff or orangey buff in colour.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    On dead wood.

    When to see it

    To follow.

    UK Status

    Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    • David Nicholls
      Thornton Reservoir
      27 April 2013

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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    UK Map