Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Caterpillar fungus at Paddys River, ACT

Cordyceps sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022
Cordyceps sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022
Cordyceps sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022
Cordyceps sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022
Cordyceps sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022
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Identification history

Cordyceps sp. (genus) 26 Sep 2022 Heino1
Cordyceps sp. (genus) 28 Jul 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 28 Jul 2022 TimL

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One of two such stalked fungi found within an area of around 2 square metres, with sandy soil and a covering of dirt and leaf litter. The pupal casing was initially found and then a search of the area located the two fungi, both 0.5 m away from the casing and hard to find due to their colour. The fourth image shows the general area and the fifth image how the fungus was found under the leaf litter. The second fungus is covered in previous sighting 4439690. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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