Entomophthora (unidentified), (unidentified Entomophthora entomophagous fungi)


27 Aug 2007 at OSGR: SD86 in Mid-west Yorks, England

Record Summary8 infected homopterous bugs on undersides of Beech leaves
Found asInfection
Date27 August 2007
OS grid refOSGR: SD86
Lat/Lon54° 10’ N, 2° 10’ W
Vice CountyMid-west Yorks, VC no: 64
CountryEngland
Voucher27 Aug 2007[J]
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Notes:

Sporangia cream, forming a smooth cream or buff skin over the insect, reddish towards the eyes, with monohyphal rhizoids with branched ends.

1ary sporangia: ellipsoid, weak collar, narrow perispore 20-23/6.5-7.5µm.

2ary sporangia: similar, smaller, no collar, broad conidiophore.

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