<em>Diatrype stigma</em> in Caroline Co., Maryland (2/28/2017). (Photo ID: 68861 - Psn: 24)

Diatrype stigma in Caroline Co., Maryland (2/28/2017).

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> found during the Chino Farms BioBlitz (4/27/2013). Identified by Lance Biechele. (Photo ID: 5641 - Psn: 30)

Diatrype stigma found during the Chino Farms BioBlitz (4/27/2013). Identified by Lance Biechele.

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/18/2013). Verified by Lance Biechele. (Photo ID: 5914 - Psn: 40)

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/18/2013). Verified by Lance Biechele.

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (12/12/2015). (Photo ID: 72749 - Psn: 40)

Diatrype stigma (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (12/12/2015).

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/17/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 350948 - Psn: 60)

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/17/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/6/2019). (Photo ID: 136178 - Psn: 75)

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/6/2019).

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (2/25/2017). (Photo ID: 72091 - Psn: 120)

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (2/25/2017).

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<em>Diatrype stigma</em> in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/2/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 325407 - Psn: 200)

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Description

Reddish-brown crust becoming black; shiny; slightly roughened to nearly smooth, sometimes with small cracks; highly variable shape and size; flesh whitish, tough (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

Where To Find

Habitat: On decaying hardwood branches, especially beech.

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Diatrype stigma in Caroline Co., Maryland (2/28/2017). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Diatrype stigma found during the Chino Farms BioBlitz (4/27/2013). Identified by Lance Biechele. View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/18/2013). Verified by Lance Biechele. Media by Bill Hubick.

Diatrype stigma (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (12/12/2015). View Record Details Media by Joanne Solem.

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/17/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/6/2019). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Diatrype stigma in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (2/25/2017). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Diatrype stigma in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/2/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.