Astraeus hygrometricus
Barometer Earthstar at Evatt, ACT
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| Astraeus hygrometricus | Heino1 | 23 Sep 2022 | |
| Astraeus hygrometricus | TimL | 18 Sep 2022 |
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The images show a close-up of the Earthstar's deteriorated spore sac with a fibrous structure within it, surrounded by the spores. The Earthstar had opened up during recent rain to reveal the usually hidden spore sac.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.064166-35.213270
- Places Evatt, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 16 Sep 2022 01:20 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
Collections
- TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Astraeus hygrometricus Spore sac on a star-like base [earthstars] Puffballs & the like Fungi
Species information
- Astraeus hygrometricus Scientific name
- Barometer Earthstar Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Cosmopolitan
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 685m Recorded at altitude
Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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