Cordyceps sp. (genus)

Caterpillar fungus at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Cordyceps sp. (genus)	26 Sep 2022	Heino1
Cordyceps sp. (genus)	28 Jul 2022	MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified	28 Jul 2022	TimL

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One of two such stalked fungi found within an area of around 2 square metres, with sandy soil and a covering of dirt and leaf litter. The pupal casing was initially found and then a search of the area located the two fungi, both 0.5 m away from the casing and hard to find due to their colour. The fourth image shows the general area. The second fungus is covered in following sighting 4439691. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Places Paddys River, ACT

Sighting information

2 Abundance
27 Jul 2022 12:46 PM Recorded on
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Collections
Fungi Clubs or stalks (maybe a forked or broader apex) Clubs/stalks on invertebrates

Species information

Cordyceps sp. (genus) Scientific name
Caterpillar fungus Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1041.8m Recorded at altitude
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