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Thistledown

Thistledown

This close-up of thistle seeds ready to be blown away by the next wind looks like an abstract.

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Cross spider in its web

Cross spider in its web

The cross spider is very commonly seen in houses and gardens at this time of year.

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Tiny fungi

Tiny fungi

These tiny and delicate mushrooms were growing through moss and barely peeping above it.

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Woody nightshade berries

Woody nightshade berries

Ripening from a dull green to vivid red.

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Green fly

Fly

Fly resting on a leaf.

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Delicate mushroom

Mushroom

This delicate mushroom is possibly a Little Japanese Umbrella past its best.

Mushroom

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Wasp

Wasp

A wasp resting on a leaf.

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Unidentified amanita

Unidentified amanita

This is probably one of the amanita species of toadstools. My guess is that it is the False Death Cap. Other amanita species include the accurately named Death Cap and the Destroying Angel.

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Brickcap

Brickcap

This troop of mushrooms was growing on a pile of wood chippings.

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Inkcap

Inkcap

This inkcap mushroom is gently deliquescing – disintegrating from the rim to release its spores.

Inkcap