A photograph that shows red tentacles bursting from an egg-like sac. The tentacles have a tar-like substance stuck to them (and making strands across the gap between the tentacles. The base of the sac is mottled and opaque. The upper part - torn open by the tentacles - is translucent and delicate in appearance. The main subject is a Devil’s Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri), also known as octopus stinkhorn, When the tentacles are fully formed, there will be five of them. The fungus is resting on the earth. The dark shapes of leaves and undergrowth is barely visible behind it.

The Devil’s Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri), also known as octopus stinkhorn, emerging from its pod; 1 November 2025. New Forest, Hampshire (UK).

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Devil’s Fngers, Clathrus archeri)
stink of rotting flesh, hence alternative name, Octopus Stinkhorn. Here, in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, the pong has attracted a Minotaur Beetle, Typhaeus typhoeus, to disperse its spores @britishmyology.bsky.social #fungi #minotaurbeetle #devilsfingers

Day 13 of #TwistedFunguary

This one is a creepy looking one but so cool! The #devilsfingers mushroom almost looks like it's not real but still is. It can also be found on our first design, the Fungal Dragon Skull!

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**"🍄👹This fascinating fungus begins its life inside a whitish 'egg.' As it matures, it dramatically bursts open, revealing 4-8 bright red, elongated arms that unfurl like the tentacles of an octopus. A truly otherworldly sight! 🌟"**

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I see your #DeadMansFingers and … raise you some #DevilsFingers. 😂😉

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The devil's fingers, thanks @valkali.bsky.social for the fungi-spiration!
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Devil’s Fingers or Octopus Stinkhorn! 👹🐙

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