Entomophthoraceae (family)

An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus at Downer, ACT

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Identification history

	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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Location information

Coordinates 149.105100 -35.272918
Altitude 672.4m
Maps ANBG
Places Downer, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
5 May 2021 11:53 AM Recorded on
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Fungi Not moulds Other fungi TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Species information

Entomophthoraceae (family) Scientific name
An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
586.83m to 1410m Recorded at altitude
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