Entomophthora syrphi Giard
an entomophagous fungus
Entomophthora syrphiGiard - an entomophagous fungus, Infected flies - on grass inflorescence

Image 0003: Infected flies - on grass inflorescence

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Found as Infection
Date 4 Sep 1978
OS grid ref SX68
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 3° 50' W
Location South Devon, VC3, England
Record summary on Hoverflies, probably attracted to honeydew from Sphacelia stage of Claviceps purpurea on Mollinia
Associated organism on dead imago of Melanostoma scalare
Return to Record page Entomophthora syrphi on 4 Sep 1978 at SX68 in South Devon
Return to Taxon page Entomophthora syrphi
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