Derek Galon / Maiden's veil stink horn fungus (Phallus indusiatus) Dominica.

Derek Galon / Maiden's veil stink horn fungus (Phallus indusiatus) Dominica.

Claudio Contreras / Rounded earthstar mushroom (Geastrum saccatum), Lacandon Rainforest, Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, southern Mexico, August

Claudio Contreras / Rounded earthstar mushroom (Geastrum saccatum), Lacandon Rainforest, Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, southern Mexico, August

Paul Hobson / Collared earth star (Geastrum triplex), two on woodland floor. South Yorkshire, England, UK. September.

Paul Hobson / Dog stinkhorn fungus (Mutinus caninus) with fly present, on forest floor. Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

Paul Hobson / Stinkhorn fungus (Phallus impudicus), backlit at night. Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

Andy Sands / Stinkhorn fungus (Phallus impudicus) excavated egg, sometimes known as a witches egg, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September

Andy Sands / Stinkhorn fungus (Phallus impudicus) with flies and Wood ants on cap, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September - Focus Stacked

Andy Sands / Stinkhorn fungus (Phallus impudicus) Egg sometimes known as a witches egg growing among leaf litter, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September

Andy Sands / Stinkhorn fungus (Phallus impudicus) With flies on cap, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September - Focus Stacked

Andy Sands / Stinkhorn fungus (Phallus impudicus) With flies on cap, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September - Focus Stacked