Green muscardine

Pronunciation
/GREEN- MUS-car-deen/
Category
Pathology
Singular
Green muscardine
Plural
Green muscardines

Definition

A fungal disease affecting insects, characterized by a greenish-white mold growth on the insect's body.

Etymology

From Latin 'muscardinus', meaning 'musk', referring to the musky odor of the fungus.

Example

Green muscardine is a common disease affecting many agricultural pests, including aphids and whiteflies.

Related Terms

  • Entomophthora
  • Fungal disease
  • Insect pathology

Usage Notes

Green muscardine is caused by the fungus *Metarhizium anisopliae*.