Scarlet caterpillar club appears in forests among decaying wood and moss. However, it actually grows from the underground bodies of insect pupae that have been infected with the fungus' spores. Butterfly and hawk-wasp pupae are its most common hosts. Scarlet caterpillar club can be found as high as 2500 m in elevation.
Odor:
Mild, earth-like scent
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General Info About Scarlet caterpillar club
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Attributes of Scarlet caterpillar club
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
5 mm wide
Stem
2 - 8 cm long, 5 cm wide; club-shaped, with the top wider than the base; orange and pimply and orange; smooth
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
outer cortex; pale watery orange
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, earth-like scent
Body Color
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
On soil, On insects
You can find Scarlet caterpillar club by these plants:
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Scarlet caterpillar club
Scarlet caterpillar club is typically found parasitizing buried larvae and pupae of insects in grassland areas and mossy woodland edges.
Distribution Area of Scarlet caterpillar club
North America,Europe,Asia
Scientific Classification of Scarlet caterpillar club
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Tips for Finding Scarlet caterpillar club
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What are Some Tips for Finding Scarlet caterpillar club
Investigate grasslands and edges of woodlands, as scarlet caterpillar club usually emerges in these areas.
Look for scarlet caterpillar club near insect activity, particularly where moths and butterflies are prevalent, as it parasitizes their larvae and pupae.
Scan the ground for the fruiting bodies of scarlet caterpillar club, which can be recognized by their distinctive elongated shape and bright coloration.
Gently search beneath the surface in likely habitats, as scarlet caterpillar club is often connected to its host insect below ground.
Be patient and tread lightly, as scarlet caterpillar club is small and requires a keen eye to spot its emergence from the host larvae or pupae.
How to Clean and Preserve Scarlet caterpillar club
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