Lasiosphaeris hirsuta
Description
The perithecia are blackish-brown spheres with a central ostiole, covered with black-brown hairs
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Microscopic examination of spores is needed. Note habitat and substrate
Habitat
Decaying wood, including woodchip, sawdust, etc.
Melinda Bell
Higham on the Hill, Oak Tree farm
31 January 2026
found by John Terry
det. G Hall
Melinda Bell
Higham on the Hill, Oak Tree farm
31 January 2026
found by John Terry
det. G Hall
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Species profile
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Sordariales
- Family:
- Lasiosphaeridaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 04/08/2013 (Thompson, Peter)
- Last record:
- 31/01/2026 (Bell, Melinda)
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