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Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus)

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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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Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Oallen, NSW - 10 Jun 2024 by clinde

Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022 by TimL

Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022 by TimL

Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Kianga, NSW - 28 May 2019 by Teresa

Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2016 by NickWilson

Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Oallen, NSW - 10 Jun 2024 by clinde
Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022 by TimL
Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2022 by TimL
Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Kianga, NSW - 28 May 2019 by Teresa
Cordyceps sp. (genus) (Caterpillar fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2016 by NickWilson
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