Cage Stinkhorn, Caribbean Stinkhorn, Red Cage Stinkhorn
Clathrus crispus · Family Phallaceae · Updated October 2026
123US records
3states
Sepbusiest month
123 US records since 2014 (120 in the last 10 years)
Last seen Oct 2, 2026 (about 3 weeks ago) near Lauderhill, Broward County, FL, photographed by an iNaturalist user, with the ID agreed on by other iNaturalist users (research grade). Most US records come from Florida, Texas and Tennessee, and the busiest months are Sep, Aug and Jul. (Data as of October 26, 2026; records can lag by weeks.)
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When it's recorded
Records by month, all years. Busiest: Sep, Aug, Jul.
Where it's recorded
| State | Records | Latest sighting |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 115 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Texas | 7 | May 25, 2026 |
| Tennessee | 1 | Dec 1, 2015 |
Top counties
- Broward County, FL (52) · latest Oct 2, 2026
- Miami-Dade County, FL (21) · latest Sep 21, 2026
- Lee County, FL (15) · latest Sep 11, 2025
- Pinellas County, FL (7) · latest Aug 5, 2026
- Cameron County, TX (4) · latest May 25, 2026
- Monroe County, FL (4) · latest Sep 13, 2024
- Sarasota County, FL (4) · latest Aug 5, 2026
- Hidalgo County, TX (3) · latest Oct 26, 2025
- Palm Beach County, FL (3) · latest Jul 5, 2024
- Brevard County, FL (3) · latest Apr 5, 2026
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