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17-OCT-2013 Judy

Syzygites megalocarpus

This Suillus granulatus has been parasitized by a variety of Hypomyces
known as Syzygites megalocarpus. In the ten years I have been photographing
mushrooms,I have never seen this particular mold before. It is prevalent in
several areas I have traversed this Autumn.

Syzygites megalocarpus is not picky about its victims, which have been documented from more than 65 different genera in the United States,
so it should be expected on virtually any mushroom.
I was unable to locate information regarding it's appearance in Canada.

Nikon D90 ,Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
1/6s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Neal Nye18-Oct-2013 11:08
A wonderful image and fascinating information!
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