Neosetophoma samarorum
Description
The fungus Neosetophoma samarorum produces very tiny black dots on the samara (keys) of Ash. Care is needed as another fungus, Diaporthe samaricola produces larger, more obvious black dots on these keys.
Similar Species
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
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Habitat
On the samara (keys) of Ash
When to see it
Winter and early spring.
UK Status
Seems to be widespread in Britain, but is under recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Mark Skevington
Whetstone
16 February 2021
On the samara (keys) of Ash
Mark Skevington
Whetstone
16 February 2021
On the samara (keys) of Ash
Graham Calow
Stoney Stanton, near Stoney Cove overspill car park
17 February 2021
on samara (key) of Ash
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Leicester Road
18 February 2021
on the samara (keys) of Ash
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Mark Skevington
Watermead CP South
15 February 2021
Mark Skevington
Watermead CP South
15 February 2021
