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Entomophthora sp. (genus)

Puppeteer Fungus at Acton, ACT

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Identification history

	Entomophthora sp. (genus)	20 Sep 2020	MichaelMulvaney
	Entomophthora sp. (genus)	20 Sep 2020	TimL

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One of a cluster of 6 flies sighted in the same area of a bush, all having crawled as high as possible before succumbing to Puppeteer fungus. Some of the other flies are recorded in following posts. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sightings.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.105607 -35.275945
Altitude 648.0m
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Entomophthora sp. (genus) Scientific name
Puppeteer Fungus Common name
Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
11 Sep 2020 01:27 PM Recorded on
TimL Recorded by

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