Coelomomyces psorophorae

Coelomomyces psorophorae Couch

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Coelomomyces psorophorae by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	0
March	0
April	0
May	0
June	0
July	1
August	1
September	0
October	1
November	0
December	0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

Georgia 2 records · Foraging rules
Louisiana 1 records · Foraging rules

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About

Coelomomyces psorophorae is a species of aquatic fungus in the family Coelomomycetaceae. It is a parasite of mosquito larvae. Its two-host life cycle involves alternating between mosquitoes and small aquatic crustaceans (copepods), with different reproductive stages occurring in each host. The fungus essentially hijacks the mosquito's body systems, growing inside the larva and eventually producing spores that can survive harsh environmental conditions. Research on this species has provided insights into how parasitic fungi evolve specialized strategies to exploit multiple hosts in aquatic ecosystems.

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