Hexagonia vesparia

Wasp Nest Polypore at Theodore, ACT

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Identification history

	Hexagonia vesparia	28 May 2019	Heino1
	Unverified	19 May 2019	owenh

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Melrose Nature Reserve

2 comments

Heino1 wrote:

28 May 2019

This is still fairly immature, but Hexagonia vesparia has such large pores on the underside. If you look at other photos of this species on Canberra Nature Map you'll see that it can develop into a more chunky bracket-like growth. If you happen to see this again another photograph could add interest - but it may still take some time for a more chunky bracket to develop.

owenh wrote:

28 May 2019

Many thanks Heino! Very grateful for your assistance and advice.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.131277 -35.453134
Maps Melrose
Places Theodore, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
19 May 2019 02:07 PM Recorded on
owenh Recorded by
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owenh Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Pored or somewhat maze-like on underside [bracket polypores] Shelf-like to hoof-like & usually on wood Fungi

Species information

Hexagonia vesparia Scientific name
Wasp Nest Polypore Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 835.1m Recorded at altitude
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