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Hello all During our many Longshaw surveys this autumn I found lots of Ascobolus immerses with the usual Pilobolus and Cheilymenia species on Cow dung. It was an ideal subject for the Canon MP-E 65mm lens in the studio.
Looking forward to next spring when I hope to have more time on the site
Best Wishes – John
Hi John photo’s #5 and #6 are excellent images of
Ascobolus immersus– #5 showing the prominent spores in the relatively few-asci-ed apothecia, with their large spores. But #3 and #4 clearly show a different species – A. furfuraceusperhaps? (would need to see spores etc. to be sure). cheers
Chris
Well spotted Chris. They are indeed a furfuraceus. Now to find out how they got in the post and correct it 
Best Wishes – John
Stunningly good photos John, be great to have you back on a more regular basis. Every time I see your shots I am sorely tempted to buy that Canon lens …
Regards
John
Chris Yeates wrote:Hi John
photo’s #5 and #6 are excellent images of
Ascobolus immersus– #5 showing the prominent spores in the relatively few-asci-ed apothecia, with their large spores. But #3 and #4 clearly show a different species – A. furfuraceusperhaps? (would need to see spores etc. to be sure). cheers
Chris
Just to make things clear, image 3 shows Ascobolus immersus (the smaller greenish barrel shaped fungus) and image 5 is the same area 3 days after. Perhaps you have not seen this stage Chris.
Thanks to all for the kind comments too. They are always appreciated
Best Wishes – John
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