Cordyceps sp. (genus)
Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus)
The Cordyceps fungus attacks a host, and the mycelium invades the host and replacs the host tissue.
There are approximately 400 species of Cordyceps fungi worldwide.
They are know to parasitise a wide diversity of hosts and much study is still required here in Australia.
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Regional distribution
Cordyceps sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:
Map distribution
Cordyceps sp. (genus) has been reported at the following locations: