Tar Spot of Maple
Rhytisma americanum Hudler & Banik
Tar Spot of Maple: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/19230
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Status

This is a microscopic fungus. Observation without microscopic confirmation are speculative.

Description

Fruiting body: Black, irregular/circular, slightly raised spots with wrinkles/ridges (J. Solem, pers. comm.). Observation of microscopic features is necessary to distinguish this species from other fungi causing tar spots (e.g., Rhytisma acerinum).

Where To Find

Solitary or groups of raised black spots on decaying maple leaves (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

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