Synonyms: Cribraria micropus, Cribraria vulgaris, Stemonitis argillacea, Trichia argillacea.
Cribraria argillacea is a species of slime mold characterized by its small to medium size, typically 0.5-2.0 mm in diameter, with a globose to ovate sporocarp and a reticulate peridium. It has a clay-brown to reddish-brown color and contains lime nodes. In East and Central Texas, Cribraria argillacea is commonly found on decaying logs, stumps, and other woody debris in moist, shaded areas, particularly in riparian zones and woodland edges. It typically fruits during the winter and spring months, often in association with other Mycetozoa species.
Lead shot slime mold (Cribraria argillacea)(?) on an old mossy pine log in a wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 20, 2019
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Lead shot slime mold (Cribraria argillacea)(?) on a mossy pine log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close up of lead shot slime mold (Cribraria argillacea)(?) on a mossy pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 20, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Cribraria argillacea in East and Central Texas reveal that the species thrives in wet areas with abundant moss growth. On July 20, 2019, the slime mold was found on old, mossy pine logs in the Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery, Texas. The species was observed in multiple locations along the trail, including the Caney Creek section and the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail. In each instance, the slime mold was associated with moss-covered pine logs, suggesting a preference for this type of substrate. Close-up observations revealed detailed characteristics of the slime mold, providing valuable insights into its morphology and habits in this region. The presence of Cribraria argillacea in these areas highlights the diversity of slime molds in East and Central Texas.
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