Octospora similis

Hosts: Bryaceae. Here, possibly Bryum subapiculatum.

Previously known as Octospora melina var. melina – Dennis & Itzerott (1973)

Apothecia with Bryum cf subapiculatum (Bryum rubens agg.) on woodland ride. Briddlesford, VC10, late Jan 2022.

Ascospores in water. Briddlesford, VC10, late Jan 2022.

Ascospore ornamentation. Briddlesford, VC10, late Jan 2022.

References

Dennis, R.W.G., & Itzerott, H. (1973). Octospora and Inermisia in Western Europe. Kew Bulletin, 28(1): 5-23
Yao, Y.-J., & Spooner, B.M. (1996). Notes on British species of Octospora. Mycol. Res. 100(2): 175-178