Li, Tai-Hui, Chun-Ying Deng & Bin Song. A distinct species of Cordyceps on coleopterous larvae hidden in twigs. Mycotaxon 103: 365–369. 2008.

ABSTRACT: A new distinct caterpillar fungus Cordyceps neosuperficialis is formally described. Its ascomata grow on coleopterous larvae hidden in small woody twigs and possess obviously superficial perithecia. It was discovered in the Dinghushan Biosphere Reserve, Guangdong Province, China. The holotype (GDGM 24809) is deposited in the Herbarium of Guangdong Institute of Microbiology (GDGM), Guangzhou.

KEYWORDS: Ascomycetes, Clavicipitaceae, Coleoptera, new species