Tubifera sp.

Bermagui, NSW

Tubifera sp. at Bermagui, NSW - 27 Mar 2017
Tubifera sp. at Bermagui, NSW - 27 Mar 2017
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Identification history

Tubifera sp. 9 Mar 2019 Teresa
Tubulifera sp. 16 Feb 2019 Teresa
Nectria sp. 27 Apr 2017 andi.hawk@qq.com
Unidentified 27 Mar 2017 narelle

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The largest is 8 mm across

7 comments

   27 Apr 2017
I have photographed this fungi in wet areas as far afield as south western China to New South Wales.
It is a Nectria sp. The genus needs more work as there maybe more than one species. It is a magnificent looking species until it forms the traditional red blob.

If I knew how to attach a photo I can send close ups of it in full splendor and at the point of disintergration.
   27 Apr 2017
The largest masses I have seen and photographed measure some 140mm in diameter at the Chong Qing Science university besides the old eastern ponds on the west banks growing on hardwood flotsam. (20:07:2014)
Teresa wrote:
   28 Apr 2017
This actually looks like the local myxomycete Tubifera sp, which is recorded very infrequently and is something the professionals are looking for. I am interested in seeing future images of this. The clearish jelly type part at the base is referred to as the hypothalus.
Teresa wrote:
   21 Feb 2019
After much research and having recently had another similar one confirmed, I am confident in calling this one Tubifera sp. I will not go to species without microscopic examination.
Teresa wrote:
   1 Mar 2019
The suggestion of Tubifera sp. is never accepted, the program insists on calling it Porifera sp. which it is not. How do I fix this problem?
   1 Mar 2019
G'day Teresa I will accept your ID on this one and am grateful for your knowledgeable input. I have changed the name accordingly. Thanks for your posts. I have around 80 photos of fungi from the north coast which I have not yet ID. If we can make contact maybe You could help. andi.hawk@qq.com
   2 Mar 2019
No Teresa I am unable to confirm the exact specie as this is not my field.
My interest is in their incredible beauty.
Native ferns are my strongest point if I had a strong point.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Mar 2017 12:22 PM Recorded on
  • narelle Recorded by

Species information

  • Tubifera sp. Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Tubifera sp. pink form
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