Entomophthora muscae
This fly was engulfed by Entomophthora muscae! Gross, yet so cool! Sorry fly ;).
E. muscae has potential for use as a biocontrol agent, but there are some technical problems preventing its use.
Habitat: Infected fly was stuck to a leaf in a garden.
"Entomophthora muscae" is a species of pathogenic fungus in the order Entomophthorales which causes a fatal disease in flies. It can cause epizootic outbreaks of disease in houseflies and has been investigated as a potential biological control agent.
Similar species: Entomophthorales
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Uploaded Aug 5, 2021. Captured Jul 25, 2021 10:41 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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