Entomophthoraceae (family)

An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus at Downer, ACT

Entomophthoraceae (family) at Downer, ACT - 5 May 2021 11:53 AM
Entomophthoraceae (family) at Downer, ACT - 5 May 2021 11:53 AM
Entomophthoraceae (family) at Downer, ACT - 5 May 2021 11:53 AM
Entomophthoraceae (family) at Downer, ACT - 5 May 2021 11:53 AM
Entomophthoraceae (family) at Downer, ACT - 5 May 2021 11:53 AM
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Entomophthoraceae (family) 31 Jul 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 24 Jun 2021 TimL

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The caterpillar appears to have been infected by a fungus similar to Puppeteer fungus. There are spores on the tree surrounding the caterpillar and spores bursting out from its body that appear similar in appearance to those seen on flies affected by Puppeteer.

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