The article highlights the unique discovery of the slime mold in Estonia, which was first identified by amateur mycologist Nikolai Witkowski in the 1930s. Witkowski discovered the fungus on May 31, 1933, on the slopes of Haaslava Vooremäe in Tartumaa. The location where the fungus was found was destroyed five years later, but Witkowski managed to find another site for slime mold in 1939 in Veriora, Põlvamaa.

Further findings were documented in the 1950s and 1960s when mycologists recorded additional sightings of the slime mold, including locations in Taevaskoja and Piigandi in Põlvamaa, Arbimäe in Elva, and various spots on the Viimsi peninsula. Many of these historical specimens are preserved in the Estonian University of Life Sciences' fungal herbarium, emphasizing the importance of these discoveries in the study of mycology in Estonia.

The fruiting bodies of the slime mold typically appear in early spring, with a peak season ranging from March to May. This phenomenon provides a fascinating insight into the biodiversity present in Estonia during this period, signaling a rich natural history and the ongoing interest in scientific research related to local fungi.