DSC_5584 The entomopathogenic fungus (Akanthomyces aranearum) - typically the host is a spider as seen here - in a decaying beech log in silver beech forest. The fungus was originally described from North America where it is found in association with Cordyceps thaxteri. However, in NZ the Cordyceps state associated with the Akanthomyces has not been found. Waikaia River *
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 *
