Uncovering cryptic species diversity of Ophiocordyceps (Ophiocordycipitaceae) associated with Coleoptera from Thailand.

ABSTRACT: This study advances our understanding of Ophiocordyceps, an extensively studied entomopathogenic fungus within the Ophiocordycipitaceae, particularly in Thailand. We introduce seven novel species associated with Coleoptera - O. albostroma, O. brunnea, O. capilliformis, O. kohchangensis, O. phitsanulokensis, O. pseudovariabilis, and O. ratchaburiensis. Remarkably, O. brunnea, O. kohchangensis, and O. ratchaburiensis exhibit ascomata on the subterminal region of the stromata, with the asexual form appearing at the apex of the stipe, reminiscent of O. brunneipunctata. In contrast, O. phitsanulokensis produces its ascomata in the upper region of the stipe. Shared traits include immersed per

SUBMITTER: Mongkolsamrit S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11736259 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature