Ophiocordyceps nutans

Ophiocordyceps nutans is an entomopathogenic fungus belonging to the order Hypocreales (Ascomycota) in the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. O. nutans only parasitizes Hemipterans, namely stinkbugs. In Korea, O. nutans is one of the most common species of Cordyceps. O. nutans, as well as other Cordyceps species, are mainly classified morphologically by their colour, fruit body shape, and host insect species. Stinkbugs cause considerable damage to agriculture and forestry, and the anamorph of O. nutans, Hymenostilbe nutans, is a potential selective biological control agent against the stinkbugs.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ophiocordyceps nutans being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala
• Ophiocordyceps stylophora

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Sordariomycetes

Order

Hypocreales

Family

Ophiocordycipitaceae

Genus

Ophiocordyceps

Species

Ophiocordyceps nutans

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