The observation of the month was observed on July 30th, 2023 by Ethan Crenson. His iNaturalist ID is ethancrenson and the observation can be found here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177298940
We believe this to be Metatrichia vesparia, please feel free to correct us.
More about Metatrichia vesparia:
https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/9089
http://ncrfungi.uark.edu/species/22_metatrichiaVesparia/metatrichiaVesparia.html
http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Slime_Molds/wasp_nest_slime_mold.html
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8209499
https://www.mushroomimage.com/Slime-Mold/Slime-mold-species-of-the-genus-Metatrichia/Metatrichia-vesparia/
https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/14269/multigoblet_slime_mold.html
https://wpamushroomclub.org/metatrichia-vesparium-the-wasps-nest-slime-mold/
https://www.alamy.com/metatrichia-vesparium-commonly-known-as-wasp-nest-slime-mold-image396949847.html
https://www.asergeev.com/pictures/archives/compress/2021/2964/10.htm
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