Ascomycete Collection

Ergot -Claviceps purpurea-, Burgenland, Austria

Aspergillus
An SEM image of aspergillus in spore production (x 815 on a standard 9 cm wide print). The moulds are common in the northern hemisphere and some cause disease in humans and animals

Gyromitra esculente, False Morel mushroom fruiting in grass

Common Stinkhorn -Phallus impudicus-, Thuringia, Germany

Brown False Morel -Gyromitra fastigiata-, rare, Hainich National Park, Thuringia, Germany

The macro photo of Cup Fungi
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 570412619

Scarlet Elf Cup -Sarcoscypha coccinea-, fruit bodies amidst moss, Lauterach, Wolfstal, Schwabische Alb, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Two Black Morels -Morchella elata-, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Black Morel -Morchella elata-, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Candlestick fungus -Xylaria hypoxylon-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) dieback of leaves, caused by Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea) fungal disease, Norfolk, England, June

Beech Woodwart (Hypoxylon fragiforme) fruiting bodies, growing on rotting wood in woodland, Bostall Woods, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England, September

Scarlet Caterpillar Fungus (Cordyceps militaris) fruiting bodies, growing in woodland, Powys, Wales, November

Parasitic fungus on a weevil C014 / 0951
Parasitic fungus on a weevil. Fruiting body of a Cordyceps sp. fungus (left) growing out of the body of a weevil (superfamily Curculionoidea, right) clinging to a plant stem

Black perigord truffle C016 / 6638
Black perigord truffle cleaned and ready for use in food preparation. Cultivated in Manjimup, Western Australia. A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus

Aspergillus fungus, artwork C013 / 4613
Aspergillus fungus. Computer artwork of the fruiting body (conidiophore) of a typical mould (Aspergillus sp.), showing spores (conidia, round)

Lobaria pulmonaria, lichen
A cut-out of a lichen specimen held in the crypt herbarium at the Natural History Museum, London

Cetraria islandica, lichen
A cut-out of a branching lichen specimen held in the crypt herbarium at the Natural History Museum, London

Usnea inflata, beard lichen
And Hypogymnia physodes (right), Burnham Beeches, Bucks, W. London. The former is a recent colonist following reductions in SO2 pollution

Cladonia sulphuratum, lichen
Cut-outs of lichen specimens held in the crypt herbarium at the Natural History Museum, London

Sticta sp. lichen
A cut-out of a lichen specimen held in the crypt herbarium at the Natural History Museum, London

Nephroma sp. lichen
A cut-out of a lichen specimen held in the crypt herbarium at the Natural History Museum, London

Teloschistes chrysopthalmus, lichen
Lichen shown in its herbarium packet from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London. Some lichens look virtually the same as dried specimens as in the field

Xanthoria parietina, lichen
Shown here is a maritime sunburst lichen. A photograph of the ascus containing eight ascopores

White Saddle (Helvella crispa) fruiting body, growing in grass, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Beech Woodwart (Hypoxilon fragiforme) fruiting bodies, growing from cut end of rotting log, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Hares Ear (Otidea onotica) fruiting body, growing in old woodland, Wiltshire, England, september

Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp. ) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp. ), Manu Road
Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp.) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp.), Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps tuberculata) fruiting bodies emerged from dead parasitized moth, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Rose mildew fungus, light micrograph
Rose mildew fungus. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from a rose plant infected with rose mildew fungus (Erysiphe pannosa)

Plum pocket infection, light micrograph
Plum pocket infection. Light micrograph of a section through a plum gall caused by the plum pocket fungus (Taphrina pruni)

Aspergillus fungus, SEM
Aspergillus fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fruiting body (round, top) of a typical mould (Aspergillus sp.)

Orange peel fungi (Aleuria aurantia) amongst gravel. This cup fungus has no stem and grows on top of the ground. It is gregarious and widespread. It is edible

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Ascomycetes, a diverse group of fungi, encompass a wide range of fascinating species. From the well-known Aspergillus to the notorious Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) found in Burgenland, Austria, these organisms never cease to amaze us. Take for instance the Gyromitra esculenta, commonly known as False Morel mushroom fruiting amidst grass or the intriguing Common Stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) thriving in Thuringia, Germany. Exploring further into this fungal kingdom reveals rare gems like the Brown False Morel (Gyromitra fastigiata), which can be spotted in Hainich National Park also located in Thuringia. However, not all encounters with they are pleasant; they can wreak havoc on trees too. The Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) often suffers from dieback caused by Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea) fungal disease observed in Norfolk. Macro photography allows us to appreciate their intricate beauty up close. Cup Fungi is one such example that captivates with its mesmerizing patterns and textures. Among them stands out the Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea), gracefully emerging from moss-covered landscapes in Lauterach, Wolfstal within Schwabische Alb region of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Venturing deeper into Bavaria's enchanting forests brings forth treasures like Two Black Morels (Morchella elata) discovered in Eckental and another sighting of Black Morel at Middle Franconia - both showcasing nature's artistic prowess. The Candlestick fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon), resembling burnt matchsticks scattered across Baden-Wurttemberg's terrain adds an eerie touch to this captivating world of fungi. Lastly, we encounter Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia), growing in woodland, specifically found in Powys, Wales during the month of October.