Fungus parasitizing an arthropod (an Elaterid grub maybe?). Under rotting log in a dense mixed forest.
According to Richard Tehan :
"Awesome find. I believe this is Paraisaria gracillioides or an undescribed congener on an Elaterid beetle larva. It looks like it’s probably immature and I doubt ascospores have developed yet. You could maybe plant it back some soil and let it develop more."
Will let you guys know if I see any changes over the next week or so.
Forgot what this is called, but it’s cool. Invasive Polistes wasp as the host.