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Parasitic Fungus Parasitic fungi that is attacking an Amanita mushroom - most likely Amanita amerirubescens. This fungi completely disfigures its host. The infection prevents the expansion of the cap, and causes the cap to fuse to the stem. As a result, the gills are also destroyed and the fruiting body dies without dispersing any spores. This mushroom was about 13cm tall. Geotagged,Hypomyces,Hypomyces hyalinus,Parasitic Fungi,Parasitic Fungus,Summer,United States,amanita,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Parasitic Fungus

Parasitic fungi that is attacking an Amanita mushroom - most likely Amanita amerirubescens. This fungi completely disfigures its host. The infection prevents the expansion of the cap, and causes the cap to fuse to the stem. As a result, the gills are also destroyed and the fruiting body dies without dispersing any spores. This mushroom was about 13cm tall.

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The Amanita Mold

''Hypomyces hyalinus'' is a species of parasitic fungi that attacks fungi of the genus ''Amanita''. The earliest recording of this parasite was in 1822 in Salem, North Carolina, but microscopic descriptions of ''H.hyalinus'' do not appear in the literature until 1886.

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

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Uploaded Feb 17, 2018. Captured Jul 30, 2017 11:22 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.