Cribraria argillacea

Cribraria argillacea

Description

Cribraria argillacea is a slime-mould. The globose fruiting bodies measure only 1mm across and are stalked. They  grow in closely packed groups.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

We recommend that this species is verified from a specimen by an expert before submission to NatureSpot

Habitat

Grows on old wood, moss covered logs and bark.

UK Status

Widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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