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Fungus Killed Invasive Box Tree Moths

Fungus Killed Invasive Box Tree Moths

Penicillium

What they found

Penicillium glabrum caused up to 90% box tree moth larval mortality within 10 days in lab tests.

Penicillium glabrum caused up to 90% box tree moth larval mortality within 10 days in lab tests.

The number

up to 90% larval mortality within 10 days

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Penicillium glabrum, Cydalima perspectalis

Penicillium glabrum, Cydalima perspectalis

Published in

Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection

Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection

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Section

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Moth Control Fungus

Moth Control Fungus

Scientists discovered that the fungus Penicillium glabrum infects and kills invasive box tree moths (Cydalima perspectalis), a major threat to boxwood plants. In lab tests, high spore concentrations caused up to 90% larval mortality within 10 days, highlighting its potential as a natural biocontrol agent against this destructive pest.

Scientists discovered that the fungus Penicillium glabrum infects and kills invasive box tree moths (Cydalima perspectalis), a major threat to boxwood plants. In lab tests, high spore concentrations caused up to 90% larval mortality within 10 days, highlighting its potential as a natural biocontrol agent against this destructive pest.

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