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A gorgeous cut end of I believe a Red Alder absolutely covered in I assume the same species of slime mold in various stages from fresh growth, especially down below the bonus bracket fungi and to the right of that field of orange. The white fluff is the slime mold being consumed by another fungi. The right half of the log also has some decaying crust fungi. The slime mold when mature appears in large clusters of black. It was already late and I'd just lost my natural light so I didn't get any great profile shots to see if there were any sort of stems etc. That bracket fung was covered in interesting insects but they didn't make it through to post as they were moving too quickly for my shutter speed to get great shots to incorporate into the end image. All of that caped with some fluffy moss and surrounded by trailing blackberry vines. This image is a composite of 67 pictures taken with my Canon 70D focus-stacked at home. Lit with 2x large LED lights at 5,000K.

This was a fun find! Look at all that slime mold in various stages including being consumed by #Fungi! #SlimeMold #FungiFriends

I'll have to get some good side shots over the coming days to help with ID. But any educated guesses from this one @regularslimeguy.bsky.social & @nuiipointer.bsky.social?

Pink Stemonitis. All images © Barry Webb, licensed # Barry Webb Documents a Marvelous, Macro Array of Colorful Slime Molds March 31, 2026 NaturePhotography Kate Mothes * Share * Email __Bookmark Blown wildly out of proportion in large format, the slime molds that British photographer Barry Webb captures seem atmospheric and sculptural. Stemonitis, for example, looks like dozens of thin pieces of wire with their ends coated in colored wax. But this fungi-like form is one of hundreds of kinds of slime mold, and it typically only reaches a height of about two centimeters at the most. Thanks to Webb’s macro photos, we glimpse a phenomenally beautiful world up-close that is otherwise virtually invisible. Scientists have documented hundreds of these organisms, which aren’t actually related to plants, fungi, animals, or molds—despite the name. They comprise a unique group unto themselves, more closely related to amoebas. And new discoveries are being made all the time. From mottled gray bulbs that look like snow-covered trees to pink, coral-like tendrils, Webb chronicles a huge array of colors and shapes. He also consistently submits images to local and national botanical records so that researchers have access to high-resolution imagery. Didymium squamulosum Webb’s image of a species called _Lamproderma scintillans_ , partly engulfed by a water droplet, won the Botanical Britain category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards. Several of his photos are on display in large format in the exhibition _Mythos Wald_ at Gasometer Oberhausen in Germany, which continues through the end of the year. And in the U.K., see Webb’s awarded images in the 2026 International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition at Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Find more on his Instagram. Cribraria argillacea Cribraria aurantiaca Physarum psittacinum and tiny mites Lamproderma on top of Trichia flavicoma Deformed Stemonitis Pink Arcyria **Do stories and artists like this matter to you?** Become a Colossal Member now, and support independent arts publishing. * Hide advertising * Save your favorite articles * Get 15% off in the Colossal Shop * Receive members-only newsletter * Give 1% for art supplies in K-12 classrooms ### Join us today! $7/month $75/year Explore membership options Next article

Funghi mucillaginosi (che non sono funghi), splendidamente fotografati da Barry Webb

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#natura #photography #BarryWebb #funghi #fotografia #macro #slimemold

False Puffball (Reticularia lycoperdon) a species of slime mold. This one spotted yesterday along the River Esk in Midlothian. #SlimeMold #Midlothian #Scotland

False Puffball (Reticularia lycoperdon) a species of slime mold. This one spotted yesterday along the River Esk in Midlothian. #SlimeMold #Midlothian #Scotland

Stemonitis fusca slime mold growing in its natural habitat.

#ColorADay
#PinkMon
#fungifriends
#slimemold
#mycology

@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

Fuligo septica: A Slimy-Yet-Fascinating Garden Visitor By Michael Jenkins Fair warning: this one’s gonna be a little gross. You may have had this happen in your own garden: one day you notice a small puddle of yellow goop that looks like, well, dog vomit. The next day, it’s grown to the size of a throw rug and seems well on the way to taking over your garden. A day or two after that it disappears entirely. So what was going on? Well, we had this happen recently here at the Gardzen Test Gardens and it piqued our curiosity. A little research later and we learned that this strange yellow-orange visitor is Fuligo septica or one of its relatives. These molds are fast growing, fast spreading, kinda gross and yet oddly fascinating. They’re also harmless and may tell us a few good things about our garden soil conditions. So, yucky though it may be, let’s dig in and learn a bit more about Fuligo septica, AKA “dog vomit mold”. Gardzen Executive Summary: · Due to the slimy, yellowish mass it produces, Fuligo septica is sometimes called “dog vomit mold” or “scrambled eggs mold”. · Fuligo septica is harmless to people, animals, and mature plants, although it may cover or crowd smaller seedlings or sprouts. · Slime molds thrive in a variety of conditions and climates, and Fuligo septica most often appears in wet conditions growing on decaying organic matter like mulch, compost, or healthy soil. · Dog vomit mold is easy to clean up if you want to remove it, but it generally vanishes on its own fairly quickly.   All About Dog Vomit Slime Mold There are roughly 700 known species of slime mold. These simple organism are found around the world in various forms, and they’re noteworthy in their ability to adapt to a wide variety of climates and circumstances. That having been said, different species fill different niches. Fuligo septica has a worldwide distribution, meaning that it is found all over the world with the exception of maybe Antarctica. It does favor particular growing conditions, however. Dog vomit mold most often appears when organic matter is breaking down in a wet environment. The classic presentation in a garden has Fuligo septica popping up on mulch, a compost heap, or even just a well-fed lawn after a period of heavy rain and warm temperatures. Slime molds are simple organisms to begin with, and Fuligo septica is simple as slime molds go. Its spores are spread fairly easily, either on the wind or by several species of beetle. Once established in its new home, dog vomit mold grows quickly. At first the various cells grow together into what botanist call a plasmodium, which is a mass of cells that may move together in order to find sources of nutrition. The plasmodium is likely the first thing we see of Fuligo septica—that yellow spongy, slimy mass that seemed to be taking over our yard. Again, remember that while some slime molds are toxic, this one’s absolutely harmless to people, pets, and plants! Once the plasmodium appears, several things can happen. If outside forces break the plasmodium apart, Fuligo septica may disappear fairly quickly. If slime mold is mature enough it will release spores before it goes. If the plasmodium sticks around till the weather dries out a bit, it may harden into a more durable growth called an aethelium. This will a more solid mass with a light brown or tan color as opposed to the bright yellow-orange plasmodium. As the aethelium degrades, it releases spores that spread so the process can continue. Managing Fuligo septica in Your Garden Like most slime molds, dog vomit mold is more gross-looking than harmful. The only real risk it poses is that it may overwhelm younger shoots or seedlings; other than that it’s non-toxic and harmless to people, animals, or mature plants. The concerns about dog vomit mold tend to be cosmetic; it’s not a particularly pretty addition to your garden space. In its yellowish plasmodium form, the solution is as simple as breaking it apart with a rake and maybe washing the slime away with a hose if you’re in a hurry. Once disrupted, the plasmodium tends to disappear quickly. If the growth of Fuligo septica has already reached the solid aethelium  stage, just move it with a rake or a shovel to a disused corner of the garden. You can compos it, but bear  in mind that may lead to additional growths of the slime mold in your composter. That’s not a big deal—it helps break down your compost and is a sign of healthy growing conditions—but it’s something to be aware of. Slime Molds, Soil Conditions, and the Wild Joys of Gardening Fuligo Septica is a wonderful reminder that gardening really is about working with nature. Slime molds will appear when conditions are right for them, and while dog vomit mold may look nasty by learning a little more about it we can lower our stress levels. It’s harmless, kinda fascinating in its own way, and easy to deal with if we don’t want it around. If it pops up in your garden, remember that it’s just a sign of healthy soil conditions and decaying organic matter, not something to worry about.  Gardening is about discovery and while Fuligo septica isn’t the most attractive garden adventure, it can teach us a bit more about the world around us.

So I found a really cool, really huge #slimemold in my garden and I got to write an article about it. Happy #MushroomMonday to all my #FungiFriends out there. #garden #gardening #nature #grossyetcool

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A beautiful "treasure chest" of golden colored slime mold captured with a flash to enhance the effect, fake tarves mushrooms.

#Stunday
#fungifriends
#mycology
#thelittlethings
#slimemold
#naturephotography

@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

Always check your stumps. ^_^

#slimemold #myxomycetes #slimemould #metatrichia #argyll #scotland #uk

Wood ear (genus Auricularia) is a common, edible, ear-shaped fungus known for its chewy, gelatinous texture and mild flavor, making it a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine, especially in soups and stir-fries.

#ForestFriday
#fungifriends
#fungifriday
#mushroom
#slimemold
#macro
#mycology
#naturephotography

I guess the "fairies" must be listening....🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚🧚‍♀️

@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

Photo of some fuzzy, brown, egg-shaped slime mould sporangia with long, dark, tapering stalks.

photo of some slime mould capilitium with elegantly curved, branching threads about 1-2µm in diameter, with an occasional spherical spore of about 9µm diameter.

New-to-me slime mould spotted on the broken end of a dead birch branch. Looks like Comatricha nigra, maybe.

#slimemold #myxomycetes #comatricha #slimemould #naturephotography #argyll #scotland #uk

A beautiful collection of pastel colored slime molds that resemble transparent, opaque push pins.

#FungiFriday
#FungiFriends
#Slimemold
#macrophotography
#naturephotography

@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

orange springtail eating a little slime mold orb.

#InsectThursday
#springtails
#slimemold
#naturephotography
#macro

@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

Are you going to eat that? Comatricha Nigra, slime mold, with a little jumping spider (?) resting one of its legs around it as if to say, "this is mine, you can't have this one!"

#InsectThursday
#slimemold
#ComatrichaNigra
#mushrooms
#fungi #fungifriends

@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

Light blue (matured) and light brown (young, ripening) fruiting bodies of slime mold suspended from wood on thin yellow stalks.

Ripe and unripe fruiting bodies of slime mold suspended from a tree.

Badhamia utricularis.
#slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

A standing dead tree with tinder fungi on it and a white dot near the top. A green arrow points to it.

More zoomed in photo of the top of the dead tree. A silvery white ball sits on the bark near the top.

This false puffball slime mold climbed alllll the way to the top of a dead tree to spread its spores.

Enteridium lycoperdon.
#slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

Leaves and bark with a network of meandering yellow veins on it. Tip of an index finger is in the photo.

Slime mold road network, index finger for scale.

Fuligo septica.
#slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

A few hundred small light blue spore balls suspended from little threads between moss.

Grape-like bunches of slime mold fruiting bodies.

Badhamia utricularis
#slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

#Colorole nature from @christinaroland.bsky.social #strawberryred #fungifriends difficult to choose today.

Translated from Dutch to English... First only the drops, then the rest. Slightly more than half the drops drawn. Every drop is different. Continue tomorrow.

#fungifriends
#slimemold
#mushroom
#strawberryred

@christinaroland.bsky.social 🍄
📸🎨Geertje Geertsma
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Moss and black bubbles of slime mold on a tree stump. There is also an ivy leaf with seemingly some sort of small planthopper on it.

Lunch walk slime mold find.

Metatrichia floriformis.
#slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

Translated from Dutch to English... Purple button mushroom in different shapes, sometimes they look like brain or other guts, sometimes it's just flowers and sometimes it's beautiful saucers.

Well, quite satisfied! I expect tomorrow. Purple knot mushrooms in different appearances, of small buttons, floral and in the kenny, to completely blown up completely.

#fungifriends
#slimemold
#mushroom
#smArtist
#Artyear

An amazing Dutch forager and artist I discovered this morning...🤗🍄📸🎨

Geertje Geertsma 🍄
@geertje-geertsma.bsky.social

Lycogala epidendrum- Wolfs Milk I think
#fungi #norfolk #slimemold

Little #slimemoldsunday post for ya #slimemold #thelastofus

Little dots of slime mold growing on a decaying log.

I'm always fascinated that slime mold can grow in the winter months.
#slimemold #fungi #naturephotography #nature #indiana #fortwayne

Photo of a slime mold fruiting wrapped around a twig. The slime mold looks like a cluster of tiny grey-blue grapes.

Slime mold on a stick. Diderma species.
Slime mold is about 1.5cm high. NWT, Canada. #slimemold #fungifriends

OOH! What slime! I found all these slime molds in the forest... #fungi #slimemold #forest #ecology #science themeaningofwater.com/2026/03/08/s...

A fungus photo a day: or several slime molds, lol. A slideshow of some of the most interesting slime molds I’ve found. #fungifriends #fungi #mycology #slimemold #naturephotography #fungifriday

Meanwhile, on Earth:
In the forest, slime molds start to pulse. They search for bacteria with a strange, microscopic collective intelligence.

#slimemold #forest #nature

Clutches of pear shaped light blue spore heads dangling on yellow stalks. They have a glittering, iridescent sheath and on the ones that are opened, black spores are visible inside.

Blue and shiny iridescent slime mold fruiting bodies.

Badhamia utricularis.
#slimemold #myxomycetes #fungifriends

Close-up of a bright yellow growth on a rotten branch that looks powdery on top with some honeycomb-shaped structures underneath.

Saw a lot of this among some branches blown down in a recent storm. Is it a type of #SlimeMold?

Slime mould Badhamia sp. (probably B.utricularis). Dorset 7/3/26 #slimemould #slimemold