Caps on stems; pores below caps [boletes & stemmed polypores]

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The fungi in this group produce fruitbodies with pores on the underside of the cap. Mostly the pores are roughly circular but in some species they are elongated. In some species the pores measure a millimetre or more in diameter but in others they are almost invisible to the naked eye and you may need a magnifying glass or hand lens to confirm their presence.

Caps on stems; pores below caps [boletes & stemmed polypores]

Boletes - Fleshy texture, stems central (more-or-less)

Polypores - Non-fleshy texture, stems central or lateral

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Boletellus sp. (genus) (A Bolete) at Lower Mangrove, NSW - 14 Apr 2025 by Mikebreheny

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Teresa wrote:

21 Apr 2025

Beautiful specimen but not sure of species

Bolete sp.

Teresa wrote:

18 Apr 2025

There are at least 4 Boletellus species which appear similar, however they require further examination to determine species

Boletellus sp. (genus)

Teresa wrote:

23 Mar 2025

@ Clarel this is certainly a fascinating topic and the boletes are really out on their own, They have some magnificent colour changes due to bruising or when we cut them, sometimes it can take up-to five minutes before the changes become apparent in some species, while in others its instant.

Unverified Bolete - Fleshy texture, stem central (more-or-less)

Clarel wrote:

23 Mar 2025

Hi Teresa, thanks for all the moderation, yes, I only recall one specimen. I’ll have to learn about fungi features. Currently I’m enthralled by the surprising colours and shapes, so can’t note anything other that what shows up in the photos.

Unverified Bolete - Fleshy texture, stem central (more-or-less)

Chakola wrote:

23 Mar 2025

No, I didn't want to disturb/touch it (first time I've seen this type). Yes, it might be something parasitic - it was not "fungal material" - more like a frothy mold or mildew

Bolete sp.