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Irpex Lacteus Crust Fungus

Irpex lacteus

Description:

White crust fungus with light tan in the center.

Habitat:

Growing on a fallen tree in a deciduous forest.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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4 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

It has definitely been a tricky one to figure out. Resupinate polypores are difficult for me to ID, especially when immature.

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 6 years ago

Hmmmm....now I am not sure. :0

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

Hi Sarah, thanks for the suggestion, but I think this is definitely polyporales - possibly a young Spongipellis pachyodon.

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 6 years ago

Gross name, huh? But REALLY....it fits!! LOL

Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Oct 13, 2017
Submitted on Jan 11, 2018

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