Ophiocordyceps nutans
| Ophiocordyceps nutans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Sordariomycetes |
| Order: | Hypocreales |
| Family: | Ophiocordycipitaceae |
| Genus: | Ophiocordyceps |
| Species: | O. nutans |
| Binomial name | |
| Ophiocordyceps nutans (Pat.) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Cordyceps nutans Pat., Bull. 1887 | |
Ophiocordyceps nutans is an entomopathogenic fungus belonging to the order Hypocreales (Ascomycota) in the family Ophiocordycipitaceae.[1] O. nutans only parasitizes Hemipterans, namely stinkbugs.[2] In Korea, O. nutans is one of the most common species of Cordyceps.[2] O. nutans, as well as other Cordyceps species, are mainly classified morphologically by their colour, fruit body shape, and host insect species.[1] Stinkbugs cause considerable damage to agriculture and forestry, and the anamorph of O. nutans, Hymenostilbe nutans, is a potential selective biological control agent against the stinkbugs.[1]
Distribution
Ophiocordyceps nutans is found in the tropical forest regions of: Japan, Taiwan, China, New Guinea, and Korea, as well as other places.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Fumito Sasaki; Toshizumi Miyamoto; Aki Yamamoto; Yutaka Tamai & Takashi Yajima (2008). "Morphological and genetic characteristics of the entomopathogenic fungus Ophiocordyceps nutans and its host insects.". Mycological Research. 112 (10): 1241–1244. doi:10.1016/j.mycres.2008.04.008.
- 1 2 3 Fumito Sasaki; Toshizumi Miyamoto; Aki Yamamoto; Yutaka Tamai & Takashi Yajima (2012). "Relationship between intraspecific variations and host insects of Ophiocordyceps nutans collected in Japan.". Mycoscience. 53: 85–91. doi:10.1007/s10267-011-0137-0.