New Zealand Fungi

DSC_2282 Noctuid, or Owlet moth killed by the entomopathogenic fungus (Cordyceps tuberculata) 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 produce yellow spore bearing structures. Smoke-ho Creek, Westland *

DSC2282NoctuidOwletmothkilledentomopathogenicfungusWhite muscardineCordycepstuberculatayellowsporebearingstructuresforestfloorSmokeho CreekWestland