Scarlet Caterpillar Fungus (Cordyceps militaris)
Scarlet Caterpillar Fungus (Cordyceps militaris)
Infographic: https://twitter.com/JWentomologist/status/934746214754607105
Also found on Dartmoor :)
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Whaaat! No way! I have been actively hunting for these, but no luck yet!
3 0 ReplyI grabbed a sample. I want to see if I can make a side from it.
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That's awesome (and disturbing!) How do you tell the difference between this and club fungi?
1 0 ReplyHaha, I'm not sure. I had someone there that knew the species.
1 0 ReplyOne way is to do a little digging -- you'll often be able to find the insect it's growing out of :)
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