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Fly on stinkhorn foul odor of fungi attracts flies which then spread the spores. Phallus rubicundus,Red Stinkhorn Fungus Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fly on stinkhorn

foul odor of fungi attracts flies which then spread the spores.

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    Christine Young
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    Nice shot! The stinkhorn isn't P. rubicundus, though. It looks more like Lysurus sphaerocephalus. Posted 2 years ago

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The Red Stinkhorn Fungus

"Phallus rubicundus" is a species of fungus in the stinkhorn family. First described in 1811, it has a wide distribution in tropical regions. It has the typical stinkhorn structure consisting of a spongy stalk up to 15 cm tall arising from a gelatinous "egg" up to 3 cm in diameter. Atop the stalk is a pitted, conical cap that has a foul-smelling, gelatinous, green spore mass spread over it.

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Similar species: Phallales
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Aug 11, 2023. Captured Nov 8, 2011 13:00.
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  • f/8.0
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  • ISO100
  • 200mm