Slime Moulds
Sighting 4625711

Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage

Uriarra Village, ACT

Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Uriarra Village, ACT - 13 May 2024 12:05 PM
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Uriarra Village, ACT - 13 May 2024 12:05 PM
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Uriarra Village, ACT - 13 May 2024 12:05 PM
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Uriarra Village, ACT - 13 May 2024 12:05 PM
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Uriarra Village, ACT - 13 May 2024 12:05 PM
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Uriarra Village, ACT - 13 May 2024 12:05 PM
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Identification history

Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage 9 Dec 2024 Heino1
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage 7 Dec 2024 KenT

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There were two individual groupings several meters apart.

4 comments

Heino1 wrote:
   9 Dec 2024
This is one for @Teresa
Teresa wrote:
   9 Dec 2024
Noted the recorded date was 13/05/2024 so am guessing you were unable to follow this one the next day.
On looking at its formation and adherence to the grass stems I am suggesting it may be Leocarpus fragilis.
Note, only a suggestion, as we do require to see the mature specimen. Its always best to do microscopic examination to be certain, so when ever you find these its always best to return a few hours later the same day or the following morning to find the mature state.
Great images, thankyou
KenT wrote:
   9 Dec 2024
Unfortunately I didn't get back until late the following day and all that remained was remnants of a disintegrated slimy mess.
Teresa wrote:
   10 Dec 2024
@KenT thanks for the extra effort but unfortunately that is often the way with these gorgeous critters

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  • Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage Scientific name
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  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1304.9m Recorded at altitude
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