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Bolete Eater - Hypomyces chrysospermus
The drops of liquid dripping from the pores are called guttation fluid. It consists of mainly water and is a by-product of rapid fungal growth. This liquid will evaporate if the infection is growing slowly, but when it grows quickly, the production of water exceeds the rate of evaporation.
Habitat: Growing on a bolete; Mixed forest
The bolete eater, "Hypomyces chrysospermus", is a parasitic ascomycete fungus that grows on bolete mushrooms, turning the afflicted host a whitish, golden yellow, or tan color. It is found in Eurasia and North America, as well as southwest Western Australia. Unlike the related Lobster mushroom, "H. lactifluorum", the bolete eater and its afflicted host mushrooms are inedible.
Similar species: Hypocreales
By Christine Young
Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Feb 1, 2024. Captured Sep 18, 2022 14:17 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
