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Akanthomyces aculeatus, Leticia, Colombia Parasitic fungus overtaking a moth. I think this is Akanthomyces aculeatus, which seems specialized in moths. Akanthomyces aculeatus,Colombia,Colombia 2024,Geotagged,Leticia,South America,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Akanthomyces aculeatus, Leticia, Colombia

Parasitic fungus overtaking a moth. I think this is Akanthomyces aculeatus, which seems specialized in moths.

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The Akanthomyces aculeatus

"Akanthomyces aculeatus" is a species of fungus belonging to the family Cordycipitaceae. It is native to Europe and America.

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Similar species: Hypocreales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2025. Captured Oct 11, 2024 19:40 in 677GV2PW+6W.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm