Zoophthora forficulae
Zoophthora forficulae fatally attacks Earwigs (Forficula sp). The fungus emerges through the thin cuticular intersegmental parts of the host body.
host/microscopy 
Microscopic examination of fungal spores (conidia) may be needed. You must identify the host insect, at least to family.
on earwigs
We are not sure whether other entomopathogenic fungi can affect earwigs, and therefore records are given 'Plausible' status.
klex
Rare Ltd
08 November 2019
on Earwig.
record not confirmed by microscopic examination
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Species profile
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Entomophthorales
- Family:
- Entomophthoraceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 0
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