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Insect Egg Slime Mold (Leocarpus fragilis)

Insect egg slime mold (Leocarpus fragilis) is a common and widespread species whose fruiting bodies are usually quite conspicuous due to their vibrant yellow or orange color. As the common name suggests, they can superficially resemble insect eggs deposited on forest vegetation and debris.


Insect egg slime mold (Leocarpus fragilis), multiple fruiting bodies dangling from a small twig. Focus-stacked composite of 29 exposures. Portola Redwoods State Park, San Mateo County, California, USA.
SLI0046


Insect egg slime mold (Leocarpus fragilis), plasmodium transitioning to fruiting bodies. ID likely, based on prevalence of mature/identifiable fruiting bodies nearby. Focus-stacked composite of 18 exposures. Portola Redwoods State Park, San Mateo County, California, USA.
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