Saprobic, solitary or in small groups on stumps, rotting fallen branches and other woody debris this wood-rotting fungus in Hamsterley Forest.

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In most parts of Britain and Ireland this is by far the most common of the shield fungi, most of which are very infrequent or rare finds.

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Location: Hamsterley Forest, United Kingdom
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