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Gost Fungus — Omphalotus nidiformis I found it in the morning , not knowing it&rsquo;s identification. Back home I surched for its id . I was excited and went back at night to see if I could find it again to see it shining when dark. Bad luck , the forest there is so dense and no pathway. I gave up befor getting lost.<br /> I tried again in the morning but still could not find it again. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Ghost fungus,Omphalotus nidiformis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Gost Fungus — Omphalotus nidiformis

I found it in the morning , not knowing it’s identification. Back home I surched for its id . I was excited and went back at night to see if I could find it again to see it shining when dark. Bad luck , the forest there is so dense and no pathway. I gave up befor getting lost.
I tried again in the morning but still could not find it again.

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The Ghost Fungus

"Omphalotus nidiformis", or ghost fungus, is a gilled basidiomycete mushroom most notable for its bioluminescent properties. It is known to be found primarily in southern Australia and Tasmania, but was reported from India in 2012 and 2018.

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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded May 1, 2019. Captured Apr 27, 2019 12:06 in 660 Bugong Rd, Budgong NSW 2577, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 122mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.