Dog Vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica(?)) near Vetrenoe Lake south from Sosnovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 22, 2012
A129, Leningrad Oblast, RussiaSynonyms: Aethalium candidum, Aethalium ferrincola, Aethalium flavum, Aethalium rufum, Aethalium septicum, Aethalium vaporarium, Fuligo candida, Fuligo carnea, Fuligo cerebrina, Fuligo flava, Fuligo flavescens, Fuligo hortensis, Fuligo ovata, Fuligo pallida, Fuligo rufa, Fuligo tatrica, Fuligo vaporaria, Fuligo varians, Licea lindheimeri, Mucor mucilago, Mucor ovatus, Mucor septicus, Reticularia carnea, Reticularia cerea, Reticularia hortensis, Reticularia lutea, Reticularia ovata, Reticularia rufa, Reticularia septica, Reticularia vaporaria, Tubifera lindheimeri, Tubulina lindheimeri.
Common name: dog vomit slime mold.
Russian names: Fuligo gnilostnyy, Muravinoe maslo, Zemlyanoe maslo.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Fuligo septica is a species of plasmodial slime mold, and a member of the Myxomycetes class. It is commonly known as the scrambled egg slime, or flowers of tan because of its peculiar yellowish, bile-colored appearance. Also known as the dog vomit slime mold, it is common with a worldwide distribution, and it is often found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering. Their spores are produced on or in aerial sporangia and are spread by wind.
Fuligo septica is a species of slime mold that belongs to the class Myxomycetes. It is commonly found in temperate regions, including north-western Russia. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, Fuligo septica typically grows on decaying organic matter, such as rotting wood, dung, and plant debris. The species has been reported to thrive in moist environments with abundant nutrients, often forming large, conspicuous fruiting bodies that are yellow or orange in color. In north-western Russia, Fuligo septica is considered a common and widespread species, with records from various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas.
Dog Vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica(?)) near Vetrenoe Lake south from Sosnovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 22, 2012A129, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Dog vomit slime mold Fuligo septica in a forest in Posiolok, near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188381
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) in moss near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) on moss near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) on moss in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016Bolshoy pr., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197733
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 30, 2017Severnyy pr., 24к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194295
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 19, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Large clump of dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 19, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 22, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194223Observations of Fuligo septica were made in various locations across Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. The species was found near Vetrenoe Lake, south of Sosnovo, and in a forest in Posiolok, near Vyritsa, both approximately 40-50 miles from Saint Petersburg. It was also spotted in Lisiy Nos, just 5 miles west of Saint Petersburg, and in multiple locations near Orekhovo, 40 miles north of the city. The slime mold was typically found on moss or decaying wood, such as a birch log in Sosnovka Park, where it was observed on several occasions in 2017. Large clumps of Fuligo septica were also reported in Sosnovka Park, indicating a thriving presence of the species in this region. The observations spanned from July to September, suggesting an active growth period during the summer months.
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