Arcyria obvelata
Alternative names
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
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