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Schizophyllum commune

Split Gill Fungus at Acton, ACT

Schizophyllum commune at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Schizophyllum commune at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Schizophyllum commune at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Schizophyllum commune at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Schizophyllum commune at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Schizophyllum commune 22 Nov 2020 KenT
Schizophyllum commune 22 Nov 2020 KenT
Unidentified 21 Nov 2020 TimL

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All of the fungi were growing either on the underside or on the sides of dead/dying branches. None of the fungi were sighted growing on the top surface of the branches. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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(genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by TimL Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL Heterotextus sp. (A yellow saprophytic jelly fungi) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait Moss) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Chrysopogon sp. (genus) (a robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by Roger Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by TimL Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL Doryctinae (subfamily) (Doryctine braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TimL
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by HelenCross
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by Untidy
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL
Amphipod (order Amphipoda, family Talitridae) (Lawn shrimp, landhopper) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by TimL
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 May 2022 by TimL
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by TimL
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by AJB
Scatopsidae (family) (Dung midge) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by TimL
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by TimL
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Heterotextus sp. (A yellow saprophytic jelly fungi) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jun 2021 by TimL
Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL
Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait Moss) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL
Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Chrysopogon sp. (genus) (a robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by Roger
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Doryctinae (subfamily) (Doryctine braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TimL

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Location information

Species information

  • Schizophyllum commune Scientific name
  • Split Gill Fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 20 Nov 2020 01:55 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by
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