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Dog-vomit slime mold

Fuligo septica

Description:

Fuligo septica is a species of plasmodial slime mold, and a member of the Myxomycetes class. It is commonly known as the dog vomit slime mold or scrambled egg slime because of its peculiar yellowish, bile-colored appearance. A common species with a worldwide distribution, it is often found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering. Their spores are produced on or in aerial sporangia and are spread by wind.

Habitat:

Semi rural, found on mulch.

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1 Comment

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Photos added of the mature mold with bonus fly!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Aug 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 13, 2012

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