Bioluminescent

Finding Bioluminescent Mycena oratiensis at Momorangi Bay

Glow in the dark mycelium in rotten wood found in the top of the south island of New Zealand

Apr 14 • Joseph Pallante

On the Trail of a Glowing Outlier

Finding Mycena chlorophos aka Green Pepe at Sungai Congkak.

Aug 17, 2025 • Joseph Pallante

A Night of Blue and Green Bioluminescence in Momorangi Bay

Blue glowworms and a new discovery - Mycena podocarpi producing bioluminescent mycelium.

Jun 6, 2025 • Joseph Pallante

Ruby Bonnets: A Glowing Discovery in Peel Forest

Testing the glow of Cruentomycena viscidocruenta in New Zealand for the first time.

Mar 13, 2025 • Joseph Pallante

The Other Side of Batu Caves - Exploring Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark

A short and steep climb up a side trail behind Batu Caves with some friends and the mushroom species found along the way.

Dec 16, 2024 • Joseph Pallante

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Photographing Bioluminescent Roridomyces

Some glow-in-the-dark shots of a special species of Roridomyces my friend found for me in Gombak, Kuala Lumpur.

Nov 2, 2024 • Joseph Pallante

A 2023 Roundup of Malaysian Bioluminescent Fungi Finds

Highlighting some of the glow in the dark mushrooms I found last year in Malaysia.

Jan 8, 2024 • Joseph Pallante

Glowing Discoveries: One Photographer's Journey into the World of Bioluminescent Mushrooms

Delve into the world of Liu Yang, a passionate photographer based in New Zealand who uncovers the mysteries of bioluminescent fungi.

Apr 19, 2023 • Joseph Pallante

Who Needs Fireflies When You Can Have a Jar of Luminous Porecaps?

Brightly glowing F. manipularis mushrooms = nature's nightlight.

Jan 24, 2023 • Joseph Pallante

A Luminous Porecap and Other Fungi in Kuala Lumpur

Some finds from the Bukit Kiara Hills Walk

Aug 28, 2022 • Joseph Pallante

Living Lanterns: Discovering Bioluminescent Mushrooms in Texas

Finding the Southern Jack-o-Lantern at Pedernales Falls State Park.

Nov 15, 2021 • Joseph Pallante

Nature's Nightlights: A Journey Through New Zealand's Glowing Mushroom Species

A look at the fascinating realm of bioluminescent fungi in New Zealand and the diverse array of species found throughout the country.

Aug 1, 2021 • Joseph Pallante

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