Omphalotus illudens

Omphalotus illudens | ©2014 David Allio

 

The common and colorful Jack O’Lantern mushroom Omphalotus illudens is a toxic member of the Marasmiaceae family. This clump was found in the detritus at the base of a large oak tree in the North Carolina mountains near Mars Hill.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 200mm | exposure: f/11 – 1/125th – ISO 800
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