Marasmius haematocephalus seen near Yopal
Mauve Parachute - Marasmius haematocephalus delights every time.

Xylaria growing in a bundle, radiating like fireworks in Yopal

Auricularia delicata group seen in Virgen del Morro, Yopal

Purpureocillium atypicola is a cordyceps relative specialized in digesting trap door spiders.
On the base of the stroma is the dug-out cocoon-like sac in which the spider waits underground to snatch a passing by insect or other small creature. In this case Purpureocillium atypicola surprised the spider! Previously Purpureocillium atypicola was known as Nomuraea atypicola, It is part of Ophiocordycipitaceae family.

Purpureocillium atypicola in situ

Leucocoprinus brunneoluteus ready to open its cap seen in Yopal

The bloody Turkey tail, Trametes sanguinea seen in Yopal. It is a traditional remedy used by amerindians to lower a fever.

a cluster of edible Oudemansiella canarii, a porcelain fungus, harvested by Nicole near Morro

Cotylidia alba, a leathery wood decayer seen in Yopal

excavated spider burrow with Purpureocillium atypicola in Virgen del Morro
Out of the burrow of a trapdoor spider (see hinged lid) grows the Cordyceps relative Purpureocillium atypicola. The spider is on the inside and mostly digested by the parasitic fungus.

Cordyceps acridophila digesting a locust laying on its back. Seen along Virgen del Morro trail near Yopal, Casanare.

Close up of Cotylidia alba seen near Morro, Yopal

Trametes sanguinea (formerly Pycnoporus sangineus) growing weirdly in antler shape. Seen in Yopal

fertile head of the strom of Purpureocillium atypicola. The dots are the ostiols of the ascii, out of which the spores are shot when mature

A colorful red beetle with yellow spots that hangs out on Auricularia delicata. It reminds me of a beetle, I saw being called a fungus beetle.

Disintegrating Leucocoprinus cretaceus seen near Morro

Purpureocillium atypicola stroma

young leaves of Adiantum macrophyllum - Largeleaf Maidenhair fern seen near Yopal

Slime Mold Yopal DW Ms

Slime Mold Detail Yopal DW Ms