Lachnellula subtilissima. A member of the ascomycete order Helotiales. This is one of several species in that genus which occur on living and dead bark of northern hemisphere conifers. The bright yellow or orange cups surrounded by a shaggy mane of white hairs are distinctive.

Lachnellula subtilissima

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