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Hypomyces lateritius Hypomyces lateritius is a parasite on the gills of Lactarius species mushrooms. It looks like tan/whitish bumps embedded in the sheet-like tissue covering the gills.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest Geotagged,Hypomyces lateritius,Summer,United States,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Hypomyces lateritius

Hypomyces lateritius is a parasite on the gills of Lactarius species mushrooms. It looks like tan/whitish bumps embedded in the sheet-like tissue covering the gills.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a mixed forest

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Hypomyces lateritius is a parasitic fungus in the family Hypocreaceae.

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Similar species: Hypocreales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 11, 2021. Captured Sep 11, 2020 09:35 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm
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