Another spooky species is Cordyceps farinosa, parasitising a moth pupa. The white mycelium of this specimen covers the grub, giving it a mummy-like appearance, while the above ground fruiting structure puffs out spores, spreading it to other potential hosts.

Happy Halloween from Kew Mycology 🧟🍄

We showcased progress across sampling, taxonomy, lab work, and bioinformatics - and loved connecting with fellow mycologists to exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and celebrate the science of fungi.

Find out what we’re uncovering as part of our Fungarium Sequencing Project 👉 ow.ly/R1p950WywCq

From Darwin-collected specimens to fungi with deep cultural and economic value, our posters highlighted the incredible stories locked in Kew’s Fungarium.

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