A large ear fungus, yellowish brown and split down the side. 

There are several similar Otidea; O alutacea and O bufonia have been occasionally recorded in VC55. 

microscopy

Photograph in habitat; note substrate.  This can be difficult to separate from other species, and we recommend that records are verified by an expert, from a specimen, before submitting to NatureSpot; microscopic examination will be needed 

on soil

Autumn.

Rare