The pale ochre to whitish underside has me puzzled. The closest match seems to be Stereum subtomentosum but the spores are far too small, averaging 2.5x3.5 microns. Habitat probably an aspen stick but conifer twigs (mostly spruce also in the area
), though the stick looks like a hardwood and still has thin bark
Perhaps a chanterelle?, (seems to lack gills and pores; see other examples posted for this date and location), Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve, Hardin Co., OH
With what appears to be small black unknown Ascomycete nodules below the lichen.
With what appears to be small black unknown Ascomycete nodules below the lichen.