Amauroderma rude

Description:

Dark brown topped cap is flattened with a central depression, is woody, has concentric zones of varying shades of brown or orange-brown, and slightly velvety., white pores, very small , no staining , but was sweating.

Habitat:

Moist , moss covered embankment , near the cave entrance.

Notes:

Another common name - Red-staining Stalked Polypore, the white pores stain bright rusty-red upon touch. Even a gentle touch as in the image above, will stain the pores immediately. With time, the staining will turn almost black.