Asterostroma

Identification:

Surface mycelium pinkish-grey in colour in thin sheets.

Fruiting body similar in appearance to mycelium, not readily distinguished from mycelium.

Under a microscope there are lots of 'star' shaped structures in mycelium.

Surface of wood may take on a 'weathered' appearance.

Thin robust strands develop which can spread long distances over damp masonry and timber.