Epibryon diaphanum

Hosts: Thuidium tamariscinum (in GBI) and other species in mainland Europe.

Ascospores of material on Thuidium are not muriform, whereas that on other hosts can be, suggesting perhaps two or more cryptic taxa or host influenced spore development.

Ascomata (arrowed) on a lower part of Thuidium tamariscinum. North Somerset, VC6, June 2022.
Ascoma under medium power. North Somerset, VC6, June 2022.
Ruptured ascoma showing structure of peridium (in water). North Somerset, VC6, June 2022
Ruptured ascoma with ascus and spores (in water). North Somerset, VC6, June 2022.
Ascus and liberated spores in water. North Somerset, VC6, June 2022.
Free spore in water. North Somerset, VC6, June 2022.
Ruptured ascoma with spores and hyphae from Thuidium delicatulum. Wales, Merioneth, VC48, Sept 2021.
Ascospore of the typical submuriform form of E. diaphanum on Ptilidium ciliare. Scotland, Sept 2023. Leg. Greiff, Vega & Janosik.