Hirsutella

Pronunciation
/hir-soo-TELL-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hirsutella
Plural
Hirsutella

Definition

A genus of entomopathogenic fungi that infect and kill various insects, particularly those belonging to the order Lepidoptera.

Etymology

From Latin 'hirsutus', meaning 'hairy'.

Example

Hirsutella species are commonly used as biological control agents against caterpillars.

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