Ophiosphaerella herpotricha

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Ophiosphaerella herpotricha causing dead spot symptoms on Cynodon dactylon (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Lee Miller, University of Missouri
Source: IPM Images

Ophiosphaerella herpotricha (Fr.) J.C. Walker 1980

This fungus is one of several species that causes spring dead spot on bermudagrass. The roots are infected and become necrotic.

For identification see the protocol on BugwoodWiki.