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On March 15, 2026, a citizen scientist documented Exobasidium arctostaphyli, a Basidiomycete fungus, in Monterey County, California. The observation includes high‑resolution photos but remains classified as "Needs ID" because it lacks multiple expert confirmations. The record adds a rare data point for a species that typically infects Arctostaphylus shrubs along the Pacific coast. This entry underscores the growing role of crowd‑sourced platforms in filling gaps in fungal biodiversity monitoring.
On 15 March 2026, observer wandererau documented a cluster of ants in Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, at latitude ‑33.49028 and longitude 150.41369. The ants were identified as the double‑spined dolly ant (*Dolichoderus doriae*), but the record remains in a "Needs ID"...
