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Ophiocordyceps sp.
Ophiocordyceps is a genus of fungi within the Ophiocordycipitaceae family. The widespread genus, first described scientifically by British mycologist Tom Petch in 1931, contains about 140 species that grow on insects. Anamorphic genera that correspond with Ophiocordyceps species are Hirsutella, Hymenostilbe, Paraisaria, and Syngliocladium. (Wikipedia)
Spotted on Oct 4, 2012
Submitted on Oct 4, 2012
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Fascinating!
This is incredible!!