Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on a wet log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas

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The image showcases the Eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia superba), a vibrant orange-colored species with distinctive features.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungal Caps:** The caps are circular and flat, measuring approximately 1-2 cm in diameter.
* **Eye-like Appearances:** Each cap has a small, dark brown or black dot at its center, resembling an eye pupil. This unique feature is responsible for the species' common name.
* **Rimmed with Black Spines:** The rim of each cap is lined with short, stiff spines that resemble eyelashes, giving the fungus its distinctive appearance.

**Background:**

The fungus grows on a damp log in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas. The log's surface is covered in dark brown or black moss and lichen, providing a natural habitat for the Eyelash cup fungus.

**Overall Impression:**

The image presents a close-up view of the Eyelash cup fungus, highlighting its striking appearance and unique features. The damp forest floor provides an ideal environment for this species to thrive. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de copa de pestañas Scutellinia superba en un tronco húmedo en el Sendero Caney Creek (Sendero del Boulevard Little Lake Creek) en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, cerca de Huntsville. Texas, 5 de mayo de 2018. La imagen muestra el hongo de copa de pestañas (Scutellinia superba), una especie de color naranja vibrante con características distintivas. **Características clave:** * **Cápsulas fúngicas:** Las cápsulas son circulares y planas, miden aproximadamente 1-2 cm de diámetro. * **Apariencias similares a ojos:** Cada tapa tiene un punto oscuro marrón o negro en el centro, parecido a la pupila del ojo. Esta característica única es responsable del nombre común de la especie. * **Rimado con espinas negras:** El borde de cada tapa está rodeado de pequeñas y duras espinas que se asemejan a pestañas, lo que le da al hongo su aspecto distintivo. **Antecedentes:** El hongo crece en un tronco húmedo en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston cerca de Huntsville, Texas. La superficie del tronco está cubierta con musgo y liquen marrón oscuro o negro, proporcionando un hábitat natural para el hongo de copa de pestañas. **Impresión general:** La imagen presenta una vista cercana del hongo de la copa de las pestañas, destacando su apariencia impactante y características únicas. El suelo boscoso húmedo proporciona un entorno ideal para que esta especie se desarrolle. – Spanish translation

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