This splendid painting by a Japanese artist, Sake Takayama is from the 'Mycologist' vol 17 (3) 122-5, 2003. This clearly shows the fungus growing from a 'latrine'. It seems fruiting bodies might reappear at the same spot over many years ---- so must post the GPS details sometime!
The article in the Mycologist describes the study of flies using this species ---- the male fly perched on the cap to meet / mate with female flies attracted by the volatile organic substances of the fungus! Cunning!
I had noted the 'marzipan' smell also described as an almond smell.
What a great picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin for making picture sharper. Philip
DeleteThat is a really amazing picture
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