Mould

A mould fungus, possibly of the genus Mucor, growing on the inside of a sweet pepper in our fridge.

Photo taken in Reading, UK, on 2010-05-23.

Jelly Ear Fungus

From back in late autumn, just before the first cold spell of the winter: jelly ear fungus, Auricularia auricula-judae.

Photo taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-11-23.

Hoverfly

Another hoverfly from our summer holiday up north: a female Syritta pipiens (Diptera: Syrphidae).  I seem to remember that these were particularly common on the heather on the moors above Guisborough.

Photos taken in Bousdale, near Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK, on 2010-08-08.

Yellow Disco Fungus

A yellow disco fungus, probably lemon disco fungus Bisporella citrina.  According to Collins Complete Guide to British Mushrooms & Toadstools (Sterry and Hughes, 2009), the less common Bisporella subpallida is similar to B. citrina but has a duller, more subdued colour.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-12-31.