Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
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Giraffe Spots

Peniophora albobadia

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Description

Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia) is a decomposer of wood that can be found year-round. It is a crust fungus that features a distinctive pattern reminiscent of giraffe markings in large groups. The margin of the crust is white with a brownish or blackish center. It is a common occurrence in Nebraska woodlands and can be found growing alone or gregariously.


Observations

September 12th, 2024 Neale Woods
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)

Not Collected.


Observation by thefungiproject
May 13th, 2024 Fontenelle Forest
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)

567

  • Growing on fallen Northern Red Oak twigs in low spring fed oak woodland draw.

Observation by thefungiproject
June 16th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)

Not collected


Observation by thefungiproject

References

Emberger, G. (2025). Peniophora albobadia. Messiah.edu. https://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wood/crust%20and%20parchment/species%20pages/Peniophora%20albobadia.html


Created June 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM and last updated June 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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