Red Muscardine

Pronunciation
/RED-mus-kar-deen/
Category
Pathology
Singular
Red Muscardine
Plural
Red Muscardines

Definition

A type of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana, that causes a red discoloration on infected insects, particularly in the larval stages.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'muscardinus', meaning 'musky', referring to the odor associated with the fungus.

Example

Red muscardine infection can cause significant mortality in silkworm larvae, leading to economic losses.

Synonyms

  • Muscardine disease

Related Terms

  • Entomopathogenic fungi
  • Silkworm
  • Insect pathology