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Massospora levispora

Fungi

Family: Entomophthoraceae · Genus: Massospora

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Massospora levispora, which is likely the same species as Massospora platypediae, is a fungus of the genus Massospora. It is an entomopathogen, or insect pathogen, specifically of cicadas. The fungus is known to produce psilocybin. It is one of few known non-mushroom fungi known to produce psilocybin. Another such fungus may be the lichen Dictyonema huaorani, but this is said to be insufficiently confirmed.

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Growing details and traits for Massospora levispora in the Library.

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