Arcyria obvelata

Alternative names
Arcyria nutans
Description

The sporocarps of this slime mould are stalked, clustered and cylindrical in shape appearing rather finger like. When the spores have been dispersed it has a rather spongy appearance. They are yellowy buff or orangey buff in colour.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On dead wood.

When to see it

To follow.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Species group:
Slime Moulds
Kingdom:
Protozoa
Order:
Trichiida
Family:
Arcyriaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
27/04/2013 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
20/08/2022 (N, Matt)

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