Found on underside of a maple leaf.
Lake Louisa Rd, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada
Spores: (8.4)9.2-10.7(12.2) x (6.6)7.0-8.6(9.4) µ
Basidia: 31-46 x 8.2-10.2 µ
Habitat: mesic forest, with Abies lasiocarpa, Picea sp., 1037 m
southern red spider mites on Cottony cushion scale/Oligonychus ilicis
Habitat temporary pool.
Image 1 shows male.
Image 2 shows female.
Image 3 shows anterior view of male head.
Image 4 shows male left 2nd antenna, distal segment, and the finger-like process at its proximal end.
Replying to the Steller's Jays that were yelling at it. Belcarra, BC, Canada.
Extremely slimy cap. Dark violet gills and stalk.
Observer Comments: Frances and Georgina Wetmore made this discovery in late with a lizard seen by their front door. Alex Wetmore was eventually able to get a picture and it was clear that this was a wall lizard. Friends in other houses on that corner have reported seeing individuals in their yards as well. I’ve personally observed them at two of those residences, including two juveniles in late August. They have all been found in areas that include rocks and cover like low shrubs. All sightings have occurred along Kathleen Drive in Chilliwack.
One of my fave observations, except I have no idea what it is! Can anyone help ID?
in the absence of a trunk or stone to lean on, a capybara may be an option;
I have observed these two individuals do this twice;
see also
https://www.inaturalist.org/journal/nelson_wisnik/21258-the-friendly-capybara