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Dacrymyces stillatus This is a picture of Dacrymyces stillatus on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Common Jellyspot,Dacrymyces stillatus,Geotagged,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Dacrymyces stillatus

This is a picture of Dacrymyces stillatus on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland.

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This saprotrophic, or decomposer, jelly fungus is notable for its small orange gelatinous appearance. Its common name is the Jelly Spot Fungus. Growing to sizes between 2-8mm, Dacrymyces stillatus is gregarious and appears in large groups and clusters on coniferous and deciduous woods. The fruiting bodies are broad, round, convex and at length plicate, meaning that it can grow to become shell or fan shaped.

Similar species: Dacrymycetales
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Mar 19, 2021. Captured Feb 25, 2020 12:57 in Forest Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA.
  • SM-G965U
  • f/2.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO250
  • 4.3mm