Synonyms: Enteridium lycoperdon, Fuligo lycoperdon, Lycogala punctatum, Lycogala turbinatum, Mucor lycogala, Reticularia umbrina, Strongylium fuliginoides, Trichoderma fuliginoides.
Common name: false puffball.
Russian names: Enteridium dozhdevikovyy, Dozhdevik lozhnyy.
Reticularia lycoperdon is a species of slime mold that belongs to the class Mycetozoa. It is characterized by its reticulate (net-like) sporocarp and spherical to oval shape. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Reticularia lycoperdon has been found in various habitats, including forests, bogs, and grasslands. It typically grows on decaying wood, mosses, and other organic matter. The species is relatively common in the region, with fruiting bodies often appearing in late summer to early fall.
Old false puffball (Reticularia lycoperdon, Enteridium lycoperdon) on an alder(?) tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017
Proletarskiy pr., 31, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
False puffball mushroom (Reticularia lycoperdon, Enteridium lycoperdon) in Sablino, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 25, 2017Parkovaya ul., 25, Ulyanovka, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 187010
Dissected false puffball mushroom (Reticularia lycoperdon, Enteridium lycoperdon) in Sablino, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 25, 2017Parkovaya ul., 25, Ulyanovka, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 187010
False puffball (Reticularia lycoperdon, Enteridium lycoperdon) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Slime mold Reticularia lycoperdon on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 2, 2017Polyanskaya dor., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Dissected slime mold Reticularia lycoperdon on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 2, 2017Polyanskaya dor., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Young stage of false puffball slime mold (Reticularia lycoperdon) near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 24, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
False puffball slime mold (Reticularia lycoperdon) near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 24, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
False puffball slime mold (Reticularia lycoperdon) on a tree at Road 41K-064 south from Mys Moryin Nos near Ladoga Lake, east from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2019Unnamed Road, Mor'ye, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188675
Close up of false puffball slime mold (Reticularia lycoperdon) on a tree at Road 41K-064 south from Mys Moryin Nos near Ladoga Lake, east from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2019Unnamed Road, Mor'ye, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188675
Young slime mold Reticularia lycoperdon(?) on a log near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019
Mature slime mold Reticularia lycoperdon on a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 18, 2019Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
False puffball slime mold (Reticularia lycoperdon) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 18, 2019Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Reticularia lycoperdon in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show the species can be found on various tree types, including alder, pine, and unknown species. Sightings occurred from March to September, with multiple observations in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg. The slime mold was also found near Ladoga Lake, Kuzmolovo, Orekhovo, and Sablino. Some observations noted the slime mold's stage of development, including young and mature stages. Dissected specimens were also observed, providing insight into the species' internal structure. The sightings suggest Reticularia lycoperdon is relatively common in the region, with a wide distribution across Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. Repeat observations in Sosnovka Park indicate the species may be perennial or regularly recurring in certain areas.
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