A rare blue fungus has been spotted on the Isle of Man for the first time in more than half a century.

Terana caerulea, known as Cobalt Crust, which forms on the underside of dead wood and tree branches in warm, damp forests, was spotted in Onchan on the island’s east coast.

The rare fungus, most commonly found in southern England and Wales, helps to break down natural matter, but is also used in medicine, to create an antibiotic which treats infections like strep throat and scarlet fever.