Cobalt Crust Fungus Reappears on Isle of Man After 50-Year Gap

Three sightings of the rare blue fungus Terana caerulea, or Cobalt Crust, have been recorded on the Isle of Man this year—the first since 1976—found on dead wood in Onchan with reports from Andreas and Baldrine; experts say more people searching for fungi and favorable weather are driving the sightings, and while the fungus helps recycle nutrients and has historical medicinal use, its exact means of transport to the island remains a mystery.