Cordyceps tenuipes is an entomopathogenic fungus that infects lepidopteran pupae (moths and butterflies). It is characterized by its striking asexual form, which produces complex, branched synnemata that look like powdery snowflakes or coral. The fungus has been utilized in traditional medicine and is currently cultivated for its bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides and adenosine.
Global distribution, including North America, Asia, and Europe.
No strains cataloged yet for this species.
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