Australian fungi

Photographs of Australian macro fungi found principally in New South Wales, and South East Australia by Jamie Derkenne. High resolution images are freely available upon request. All fungi images on this site may be used without charge so long as they are attributed. Use the search function to look for particular species or keywords. (eg Boletus in soil).  The accuracy of the names or descriptions is in no way guaranteed. If you think something has been mis-identified, please contact me.

Lycogala terrestre

Lycogala terrestre

Lycogala terrestre is a slime mould which forms globular clusters on very wet dead wood. The soft bodied gobules were about 10mm in diameter, orange with finely warty surface. Bluey's Gulch, Upper Allyn, October 2011. Picture ref: 1922 Gallery ref: 38