Fungi: Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes: Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae: Mycogone rosea Link

Mycogone rosea

Synonym: Mycogone incarnata.

AI-generated description

Mycogone rosea is a fungus in the phylum Ascomycota that parasitizes insects, particularly flies and beetles. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to infect various species of Diptera and Coleoptera, with reports of its presence in counties such as Brazos, Grimes, and Travis. The fungus grows internally within the insect host, eventually killing it and producing external sporulating structures that release spores for dispersal. Mycogone rosea is typically found in moist environments, including near water sources and in areas with high humidity, and its presence has been documented in a range of habitats, from forests to urban areas.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Mold fungus Mycogone rosea on some whitish Amanita mushrooms on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 8, 2021
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA

Amanita mold fungus Mycogone rosea on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 8, 2021
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA

Cross section of Amanita mushroom with mold fungus Mycogone rosea on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 8, 2021
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States

AI-generated summary of observations

Mycogone rosea was observed infecting whitish Amanita mushrooms on the Stubblefield section of the Lone Star hiking trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, on October 8, 2021. The fungus was found on multiple specimens, with observations including its presence on the surface of the mushrooms and in cross-sections. In all cases, the infected mushrooms were located near Trailhead No. 6, suggesting a localized distribution of the fungus in this area. The infections appeared to be specific to Amanita species, with no other types of mushrooms showing signs of Mycogone rosea infection. The observations provide insight into the ecology and distribution of this mold fungus in East and Central Texas.

Comments

• Data for this species were obtained from the dataset https://www.gbif.org.

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