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Aradus robustus

Photo by Small Wonders
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Just under a 1/4 inch long, A. robustus is often found on fallen branches, feeding on mycelia or fruiting bodies of wood-rotting fungi.

Habitat:

Mixed deciduous forests. Mostly under bark, on fallen logs & tree limbs, bracket fungi.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
I am sorry for the poor photo quality. I spent over half an hour trying...I will add it as a possibility in my notes. Thanks again.
Small Wonders
Thanks jgorneau! Possibly an A. robustus, but I could not say for certain, as the detail is not clear enough :(
Jacob Gorneau
Nice find, Small Wonders!! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10937217 Could mine be the same type? Just looking for a more specific ID...
Small Wonders
Thanks oxyjack, we have many of these in our woods, but it is often so difficult to get a good, clear photo!
oxyjack
Nice! This is the first Aradid I've seen on Project Noah so far!

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PublishedMarch 19, 2012

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