Astraeus hygrometricus

2 Barometer Earthstar at Evatt, ACT

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Identification history

	Astraeus hygrometricus	23 Sep 2022	Heino1
	Astraeus hygrometricus	19 Sep 2022	TimL

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The images provide a 17.5 hours timeline showing the Barometer Earthstars going from open (wet) to closed (dry) after recent rain. The Earthstar second from the right developed splits in the inner surface of one of its arms, which then failed to close as the Earthstar dried out.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.064092 -35.213593
Altitude 568.4m
Places Evatt, ACT

Sighting information

5 Abundance
17 Sep 2022 06:45 AM Recorded on
TimL Recorded by
Collections
TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr 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
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