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Bolete Eater - Hypomyces hyalinus This fungus begins by infecting the mushroom&#039;s pores as a white, powdery mold. It quickly spreads across the mushroom, sometimes engulfing it entirely and distorting its growth.<br />
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Spotted in a coniferous forest.<br />
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Bolete Eater - Hypomyces hyalinus

This fungus begins by infecting the mushroom's pores as a white, powdery mold. It quickly spreads across the mushroom, sometimes engulfing it entirely and distorting its growth.

Spotted in a coniferous forest.

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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
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 4, 2018. Captured Jul 6, 2018 12:54 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm