Green beetle hanger

Hesperomyces virescens

A species of Hesperomyces

To find the green beetle hanger (Hesperomyces virescens), you must first find the specific Ladybird beetle species that it infects. It is a parasitic guest and causes extreme harm to its host. This almost-microscopic fungus is causing the insect's internal balance to topple, and is spread from beetle to beetle through the act of reproduction.

Odor:

Mildly earthy, lacking distinctive smell.

General Info About Green beetle hanger

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Attributes of Green beetle hanger

Spore Print Color

Green

Odor

Mildly earthy, lacking distinctive smell.

Body Color

Green

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Nutrient Gathering

Parasitic

Substrate

On insects

How to Identify Green beetle hanger

Fruiting Body

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Habitat of Green beetle hanger

The green beetle hanger is a fungal parasite that infects some beetles of the Coccinellidae family, but mostly lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis). It is found throughout Europe and North America.

Scientific Classification of Green beetle hanger

Phylum

Sac fungi