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Naematelia sp. Growing on a fallen oak branch in a dense mixed forest. Specimen is fairly fresh (and less firm than previous older specimens I&rsquo;ve handled). Stereum complicatum on branch.<br /> <br /> I previously thought this was Tremella encephala (that was the ID direction I was given, but I changed my mind after reading a few articles which stated that T. encephala has a preference for conifer). This species has a white core/interior much like T. encephala, so it is quite interesting!<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89463/naematelia_sp.html" title="Naematelia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/89463_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=iflBEmGmYXJxqA%2Br3aU7ADR6rw4%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Naematelia sp. Growing on a fallen oak branch in a dense mixed forest. Specimen is fairly fresh (and less firm than previous older specimens I&rsquo;ve handled). Stereum complicatum on branch.<br /> <br /> I previously thought this was Tremella encephala (that was the ID direction I was given, but I changed my mind after reading a few articles which stated that T. encephala has a preference for conifer). This species has a white core/interior much like T. encephala, so it is quite interesting!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89462/naematelia_sp.html<br /> <br /> This specimen is being sent out for further study (to an expert in Spain) this week! It is thought to be an undescribed species. I will update here once I hear any news!<br /> <br /> Check out my observation from last January (an older, firmer specimen):<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73338/naematelia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/naematelia_sp.html Geotagged,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> This specimen is being sent out for further study (to an expert in Spain) this week! It is thought to be an undescribed species! I will update here once I hear any news!<br /> <br /> Check out my observation from last January (an older, firmer specimen):<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73338/naematelia_sp.html" title="Naematelia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/73338_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=70DJuvn1Z%2FvomJ0WDLMpla2AH5A%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/unknown_jelly_fungus.html Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/naematelia_sp.html" title="Naematelia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/73339_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=s3DFrNsWMVaLf%2FobHK9VXfPIFjU%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73338/unknown_jelly_fungus.html Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> Geotagged,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Naematelia sp.

Growing on a fallen oak branch in a dense mixed forest. Specimen is fairly fresh (and less firm than previous older specimens I’ve handled). Stereum complicatum on branch.

I previously thought this was Tremella encephala (that was the ID direction I was given, but I changed my mind after reading a few articles which stated that T. encephala has a preference for conifer). This species has a white core/interior much like T. encephala, so it is quite interesting!

Naematelia sp. Growing on a fallen oak branch in a dense mixed forest. Specimen is fairly fresh (and less firm than previous older specimens I’ve handled). Stereum complicatum on branch.<br /> <br /> I previously thought this was Tremella encephala (that was the ID direction I was given, but I changed my mind after reading a few articles which stated that T. encephala has a preference for conifer). This species has a white core/interior much like T. encephala, so it is quite interesting!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/89462/naematelia_sp.html<br /> <br /> This specimen is being sent out for further study (to an expert in Spain) this week! It is thought to be an undescribed species. I will update here once I hear any news!<br /> <br /> Check out my observation from last January (an older, firmer specimen):<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73338/naematelia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/naematelia_sp.html Geotagged,United States,Winter


This specimen is being sent out for further study (to an expert in Spain) this week! It is thought to be an undescribed species! I will update here once I hear any news!

Check out my observation from last January (an older, firmer specimen):
Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73339/unknown_jelly_fungus.html Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter

Naematelia sp. Globular (lumpy) structures growing on a hardwood branch alongside Stereum sp. Texture is firm to slightly gelatinous. Interior is white.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73338/unknown_jelly_fungus.html Geotagged,Tremella encephala,United States,Winter

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very cool, and much respect for the effort you put into a proper ID. Can't wait what the results will be. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      I guess there is an upside to having crippling self-doubt? ;P Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 1, 2020. Captured Jan 28, 2020 13:52 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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