DSC_2608 The entomopathogenic fungus (Gibellula pulchra) on clay bank in silver beech forest. Catlins River *
DSC_9963 Dwarf caterpillar club fungus (Akanthomyces tuberculatus) an entomopathogenic fungus which typically grow by infecting the larva or the mature moth with spores. These germinate and grow to slowly consume the insect till it dies. At which time they then produces spore bearing structures. Hapuku Estuary, South Westland *
DSC_2282 Dwarf caterpillar club fungus (Akanthomyces tuberculatus) an entomopathogenic fungus which typically grow by infecting the larva or the mature moth with spores. These germinate and grow to slowly consume the insect till it dies. At which time they then produces spore bearing structures. Smoke-ho Creek, Westland *
