Cryptomarasmius rhopalostylidis - a photo on Flickriver

            After some significant rain events I am starting to look for mushrooms again.  Cryptomarasmius rhopalostylidis is an endemic fungus found exclusively on dead fronds of New Zealand's only native palm, the nīkau (Rhopalostylis sapida). The caps in the photo have a diameter of about 1-5mm (0.05- 0.2 in) but they can be up to 1cm (0.4in). The gills or lamellae are described as well developed and distant. The new genus Cryptomarasmius covers some species formerly placed in Marasmius. The name is alluding to the historical placement within Marasmius as well as the often hidden, minute fruit bodies they produce. Lit with an LED panel and focus stacked from 30  images processed in Zerene Stacker. Camera OMD 5, Zuiko 60mm macro lens with NiSi closeup lens. Sorry, EXIF data lost with focus stacking.
   

Taken in: New Zealand / Auckland / Pohuehue (show map)

Taken on: April 9, 2025

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Cryptomarasmius rhopalostylidis

Cryptomarasmius rhopalostylidis (Desjardin & E. Horak) J.A. Coop

Genus Marasmius

Marasmius rhopalostylidis

New Zealand

New Zealand endemic mushroom

New Zealand fungi

Pinwheels and Parachute Mushrooms

Pohuehue Scenic Reserve

family Physalacriaceae

fungus

genus Cryptomarasmius

mushroom

on nikau stalk

temperate rainforest

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