A solitary specimen fruiting from the base of a decorticated snag in mixed hardwoods forest; hot, dry conditions. Finely felty non-fertile surface visible with hand lens (Image # 7872). Pores irregular in both size and shape, some slightly "toothy". Pore surface bruises reddish-brown where handled. One drop of liquid seen oozing from pore surface (Image #7283). Specimen available if anyone wants a closer look.