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Metarhizium rileyi

Metarhizium rileyi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Sordariomycetes ›Order: Hypocreales ›Family: Clavicipitaceae ›Genus: Metarhizium

About

Metarhizium rileyi is a species of entomopathogenic fungus in the family Clavicipitaceae. This species is known to infect Lepidoptera, including economically important insects in the Noctuoidea and Bombycoidea; there is an extensive (pre 2014) literature on this fungus under its synonym Nomuraea rileyi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Metarhizium rileyi?
The scientific name of Metarhizium rileyi is Metarhizium rileyi.
What kingdom does Metarhizium rileyi belong to?
Metarhizium rileyi belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Metarhizium rileyi belong to?
Metarhizium rileyi belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Metarhizium rileyi belong to?
Metarhizium rileyi belongs to the class Sordariomycetes.
What order does Metarhizium rileyi belong to?
Metarhizium rileyi belongs to the order Hypocreales.
What family does Metarhizium rileyi belong to?
Metarhizium rileyi belongs to the family Clavicipitaceae.
What genus does Metarhizium rileyi belong to?
Metarhizium rileyi belongs to the genus Metarhizium.