It has been a while since I posted. Been busy, but still up to fun stuff! Here are some Didymium slime molds to keep you entertained for a bit. 100x magnification, 5MP focus stacks. Working on a better quality setup! #fungi #slimemold #didymium #microscopy #fungifriends #naturalist

#Chlorophyllum molybdites are starting to appear in decent numbers. This #mushroom is likely the number one cause of mushroom poisoning in North America. Beautiful, but a hard pass. #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature #photography 🍄 📸 🌿

Happy #fungifriday! Here are some #Agaricus xanthodermus that I spotted in a lawn. These yellow-staining Agaricus are in the same genus as your average store bought portobello/crimini/button, but are poisonous if ingested. #naturalist #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #nature #photography 🍄 📸 🌿

Upon finding a bunch more #Panaeolus cinctulus, I managed to spot a few #Panaeolopsis! These are very similar, but the cap margin hugs the stem and the latter has more resilient stems. Both of these #mushrooms are psychedelic in #nature. #naturalist #naturephotography #photography #fungifriends 🍄 🌿

Another #MushroomMonday, full of surprises. Spotted a couple hundred #Panaeolus cinctulus today. They are mildly psychoactive, and rather common this time of year. #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature #naturalist 🍄 📸 🌿

#Panaeolus foenisecii This common lawn mushroom can be seen nearly year-round. If there is grass being watered, it is lurking nearby! #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist

#Xylocopa varipuncta. This is a male valley Carpenter bee, also called a teddy bear bee. It lacks a stinger, has bright green eyes, and is known to puncture flowers at the base to steal the nectar. I love these fuzzy large guys! #bugs #bees #teddybearbee #carpenterbee #insects #entomology 🪲 🐛 🐝

These #mushrooms were bursting up all over the grass and wood chips here in Richmond, BC. They are giving me #Hypholoma vibes. #fungifriends #naturalist #nature #fungiphotography 🍄 📸 🌿

Some large #Agrocybe growing in woodchips. These were spotted in Richmond, BC, Canada. #fungifriends #mushrooms #photography #nature #naturephotography 🍄 📸 🌿

A tiny #Agrocybe, growing from grass in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature #naturephotography

I finally managed to try Artocarpus integer fruit (Cempedak). It is very similar to Jackfruit, but has a creamy banana & jackfruit flavor, with a funky note like Durian or a stinky cheese. I can't recommend it enough, so good! #botany #strangefruit #fruit #tropicalfruit #durian #jackfruit #cempedak

#Morchella importuna growing in woodchips. I am still seeing #Morels out there on the west coast! #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungus #nature #naturalist 🍄 📸 🌿

#Xerocomus subtomentosus. A delicious but often overlooked edible Bolete with some odd characteristics. #fungifriends #mushrooms #mycology #nature #fungus 🍄 📸 🌿

A #Stagmomantis, maybe limbata. This #Mantis was totally posing for the camera like a fashion model. #bugs #entomology #insects #naturalist 🌿 #photography

Happy #FungiFriday my #fungifriends! Here are some #Lysurus mokusin and the eggs they hatch from. #mushrooms #nature #naturephotography #naturalist #mushroom 🍄 📸 🌿

#Jadera haematoloma, the Red-Shouldered Bug. The Latin Haema in the name actually comes from Greek and is a reference to their Blood-like coloration. These bugs are known to feed on seeds of the soapberry family. #bugs #entomology #insects #naturalist 🌿

#Cornus capitata, the Strawberry #Dogwood. Native to many places in Asia, and an uncommon landscaping plant in the US. I have yet to try this edible fruit, but I have heard it is bitter. #plants #botany #fruit #strangefruit #trees #naturalist 🌿

#Laetiporus gilbertsonii, the Western Hardwood Sulphur Shelf, or Chicken Of The Woods. This common edible mushroom often kills the tree, and this tree later fell and crushed a car. #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungus #naturalist 🍄📸🌿 #photography

#Morels are still going strong on the west coast, get out there! #fungifriends #fungusfinder #morchella #naturalist #mushrooms #foraging #fungi #fungus 🍄 📸 🌿

This is #Caulorhiza umbonata, the Redwood Rooter. Its taproot can extend many feet into the ground. It is not uncommon to find one as long as your arm! #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature #fungi #fungus #mushroom #naturalist 🍄 📸 🌿

The #Pachydiplax longipennis (Blue Dasher) has a really cool resting position #entomology #bugs #anisoptera #libellulidae #odonata #dragonfly #naturalist #photography #naturephotography

Something close to if not #Inocybe fraudans. This one smells of rotting pears with a hint of cinnamon, and stains pink. I kept a few of these dried for later study. #naturalist #fungifriends #nature #mushrooms #fungi #fungus 🍄 📸 🌿

Some very interesting #Suillus from #VillaDeLeyva #Colombia. Check out the thick mucilaginous veils on these! #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature #naturalist 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturephotography

It is shaping up to be a really great spring so far! More #Morchella rufobrunnea #Morels. I have a nice collection drying right now. #fungifriends #mushrooms #foraging #naturalist #fungi #photography #naturephotography #nature 🍄 📸 🌿

#Ilex #guayusa spotted in #Colombia. This plant is known and used for its #caffeine content, much like green #tea or Yerba Maté. It has very high levels of #antioxidants and #polyphenols as well, making it a very healthy caffeine source to consume. #plants #botany #naturalist 🌿

I found a nice #Morchella rufobrunnea today, growing in some wood chips. #Morels are one of my favorite edibles! #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #nature #naturephotography 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist

#Fuligo septica, the Dog Vomit Slime Mold. It starts nearly white and progresses through colors and textures until it reaches a burnt orange crust. I have seen a lot of this lately. Pretty strange looking stuff! #slimemold #fungifriends #nature #naturephotography #naturalist

Everytime I see these #Coprinaceae, I think of folded paper like a Japanese fan or origami. #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #photography #nature #naturephotography #naturalist #art #origami 🍄 📸 🌿

I have been posting a lot of #Amanita lately, so I thought you would appreciate this one from #VillaDeLeyva #Colombia. This is something interesting from Amanita sect. Validae. #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist #nature #naturephotography

Well, this sure looks like #Amanita ocreata, our Western Destroying Angel. #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #nature #naturephotography 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist

Happy #FungiFriday my fellow #fungifriends! Here are some #Amanita calyptroderma and their bisected eggs for your feed. #mushrooms #naturephotography #fungi #foraging #naturalist #nature #art #mushroom

#Leccinum manzanitae is one of my favorite edibles #fungifriends #mushrooms #foraging #fungi #nature 🍄 📸 🌿

Check out these giant #Agaricus augustus. They have a sweet almond/cherry scent to them, and the flavor is nutty and delicious. #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #nature #foraging #mycology 🍄 📸 🌿

A nice little haul of #Chanterelles #fungifriends #mushrooms #cantharellus #fungi #nature #foraging

This is #Contumyces rosellus, and it is smol #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #naturephotography 🍄 📸 🌿

#Amanita velosa, one of my favorite edibles. I had this over some wild boar steaks one time, and it was probably the best meal of my life. #fungifriends #mushrooms #nature #naturephotography #mycology #foraging 🍄 📸 🌿

Some #Calbovista subsculpta that I found in #Plains, #Montana. I marinated them in elk stew, then breaded and fried them alongside Dandelion tempura. Delicious! #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi #foraging 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist

Happy #FungiFriday my fellow #fungifriends! Here are some gorgeous #Amanita muscaria var. flavivolvata for your feeds! #mushrooms #fungi #naturalist 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturephotography #nature #photography

#Amanita sect. Vaginatae This small and delicate Amanita is both elegant and edible. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist #mushrooms #fungi #mycology

Likely #Mycena amicta, found in #NeahBay #Washington. The stem base is known to turn blue or green, but no specimens have tested positive for psychoactive compounds. #fungifriends #mushrooms #fungi 🍄 📸 🌿 #nature #mycology

A couple of nice #Boletus edulis var. grandedulis also known as #Porcini or the #California #KingBolete. #fungifriends #mushrooms 🍄 📸 🌿 #fungi #nature #foraging #wildfood

#Amanita muscaria and a #Lactarius punching through the pavement. This happens more often than you realize. #Mushrooms are incredibly strong and persistent. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #fungi #nature #naturephotography

Some #BlackTrumpet pics for you to drool over 🤤 #Craterellus #calicornucopioides #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #nature #naturephotography #fungi #mycology #foraging #fungusfindertv #food

#Psilocybe allenii This mushroom is actually fairly common in the #PNW. I don't always come across it, but when I do, well, see for yourself. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #naturalist #fungi #nature #psychedelic

Found some very short-stemmed scaly #Agaricus growing in grass this morning. They had a slightly sweet mushroomy/earthy smell that was pleasant. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #fungi #naturephotography #nature #mycology

#Coprinus comatus the #ShaggyMane. Two different specimens growing from woodchips and grass. Look how chunky that woodchip one is! #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #fungi #nature #naturephotography

#Clavaria fragilis (Fairy Fingers) A Saprobic fungi that digests decaying matter, and probably has a relationship with bacteria or other #fungi in the Duff or soil. It's always fun to find this one since it is so elegant. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #naturalist #naturephotography #photography #mushrooms

#Clavulinopsis laeticolor. Small, but easy to spot against dark damp duff layer. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #fungi #nature #photography #mycology #naturephotography

#Astraeus hygrometricus (Barometer #Earthstar). The rays on these stay closed in drier weather, opening up only when exposed to heavy moisture. I think I found a few 😅 #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #nature #fungi #mycology

#Lactarius rubidus (Candy Cap), and #Craterellus calicornucopioides (CA Black Trumpet) growing right next to each other. This is a dinner kit if I ever saw one, may as well be a steak and a beer wrapped in cellophane. #fungifriends 🍄 📸 🌿 #mushrooms #foraging #naturalist #fungi #nature