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Akanthomyces
This hawkmoth has been parasitized by an Akanthomyces fungus, a Cordyceps anamorph peculiar to moths until it caused it's demise (seemingly during a normal resting period) and totally consuming and mummifying the corpse.
Spotted on Dec 12, 2011
Submitted on Mar 1, 2013
3 Comments
Spectacular. How did I miss this. I wonder if the fungus 'effects' the resting position or location.. as some other parasitic fungi seem to.
Wow! Its incredible!
Amazing...