any idea what these are...?

[benwrdn]

first picture i need any ideas of what it could be, and the second picture i could do with knowing what sort of beetle may have created the channels, im affraid i didnt pay attention to what tree it was on at the time its only now i wish i had and recorded it any help is appreciated

 

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[Amelanchier]

I'll pass on the first. Is it some kind of fungal fruiting body!?!

 

Second one looks like feeding galleries (as opposed to maternal). Are they large in diameter? Was it eaten in situ or had it fallen from height? Could be lesser stag beetle larvae...

[benwrdn]

sorry in the first picture can u see the caterpillar type creature? thats what i need to identify, sorry i wasnt very clear on that. and the 2nd picture was done in situ it was lying on the ground and hadnt fallen etc

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