AuthorKolarik, M., Kubatova, A., Cepicka, I., Pazoutova, S. & Srutka, P.
Year2005
TitleA complex of three new white-spored, sympatric, and host range limited Geosmithia species
TypePaper
SourceMycol. Res. Vol 109 (12): 1323-1336.
IllustrationsColour photographs of cultures, half-tone photomicrographs and line drawings
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Hypocrealean Geosmithia species (Geosmithia s. str.) are typical members of the "Ambrosia" mycobiota inhabiting galleries of many phloem-feeding Scolytid beetles.

A key to Geosmithia (cultures) is provided.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
CurrentSCOLYTINAEbark and ambrosia beetlesAnimalia: Coleoptera: Curculionidae
CurrentGeosmithia putterilliia fungusFungi: Hypocreales
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