Ascochyta chenopodii
A micro-fungus which can be found on the leaves of Orache species and Fat-hen.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Wherever the host species are found.
When the host species are in leaf.
Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Note: this genus is not assigned to a family on the NBN, but is in this family on other websites - e.g. Bladmineerders
Mark Skevington
Springwell Lane, Whetstone
07 September 2020
First for VC55, ID from specimen
Mark Skevington
Springwell Lane, Whetstone
07 September 2020
First for VC55, ID from specimen
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Pleosporales
- Family:
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 07/09/2020 (Skevington, Mark)
- Last record:
- 07/09/2020 (Skevington, Mark)
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