Caterpillar on velvety orange corticioid fungus Crustoderma dryinum on pine bark under a log in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas

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Bastrop State Park, Texas, November 28, 2019

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The image presents an intimate view of a caterpillar navigating through a velvety orange corticioid fungus growing on the underside of a pine tree bark. The caterpillar appears to be approximately three-quarters of an inch long and exhibits brownish-black coloring with white and reddish-orange spots.

The Crustoderma dryinum, which is also known as "velvet crust," grows in small clusters or patches that can cover large areas on decaying wood. It is a type of corticioid fungus belonging to the family Corticiaceae. The mycelium (vegetative part) grows between layers of decaying wood and produces fruiting bodies, which are responsible for spore production.

The pine tree bark provides an ideal habitat for this type of fungus to grow as it breaks down and decomposes. Crustoderma dryinum is a common inhabitant of decaying wood in forests and is often found growing on the underside of logs or branches.

Overall, the image captures a fascinating interaction between two organisms living in harmony within their natural environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un gusano de la corteza del pino infectado por el hongo corticio Crustoderma dryinum en el Parque Estatal Bastrop. Bastrop, Texas, 28 de noviembre de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista cercana de un gusano que navega a través de la capa de vellón naranja del hongo corticio que crece en el lado inferior de la corteza de un pino. El gusano parece tener aproximadamente tres cuartos de pulgada de largo y tiene una coloración marrón oscura con manchas blancas y naranja rojizo. El Crustoderma dryinum, también conocido como "corteza de terciopelo", crece en pequeñas agrupaciones o parches que pueden cubrir grandes áreas en la madera en descomposición. Es un tipo de hongo corticio que pertenece a la familia Corticiaceae. El micelio (parte vegetativa) crece entre las capas de madera en descomposición y produce cuerpos fructíferos, responsables de la producción de esporas. La corteza del pino proporciona un hábitat ideal para que este tipo de hongo crezca y se descomponga. El Crustoderma dryinum es un habitante común de la madera en descomposición en los bosques y a menudo se encuentra creciendo en el lado inferior de las bolsas o ramas. En general, la imagen captura una interacción fascinante entre dos organismos que viven en armonía dentro de su entorno natural. – Spanish translation

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