Description
Wasp Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala) Mushroom Plate Culture
Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala, commonly known as the Wasp Cordyceps, is an entomopathogenic fungus that parasitizes wasps of the genera Polistes, Tachytes, and Vespa. Each culture plate is a 100x15mm petri dish inoculated with fresh Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala mycelium growing on malt extract agar (MEA), and will arrive actively colonizing.
Lab Notes
Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala mycelium appears white on culture media, forming moderate to dense radial colonies that grow notably slower than Cordyceps militaris. Growth typically colonizes a 100mm plate in approximately 14–28 days at an optimal temperature of 68–73°F. This species has a strong dependence on organic nitrogen — use media containing yeast extract, peptone, or insect-based components to achieve reliable growth, as low-nitrogen media produce significantly reduced mycelial yield.
Culture Use
Mushroom plate cultures on MEA plates are used to grow and preserve mycelium. Sterile transfers of agar wedges from this plate are used to inoculate fresh culture media or sterilized grain spawn.
Storage
Store fully colonized plates at 35–43°F in darkness, sealed with moderate humidity. Plan to transfer every 2–3 months, or sooner if edge growth slows or sectors appear. Plates can also be wrapped in parafilm and stored at room temperature in a sealed bag for up to 6 months.
Made to Order
All culture plates are made to order. Once your order is received, Out-Grow will inoculate your plate within 1–3 days and incubate it in our mycology lab for approximately 7–14 days, or until clean healthy mycelium has been verified by our mycologist. Once verified, your order will ship promptly. Please allow an additional week for your culture to fully colonize upon arrival, as colonization time varies by species.
Cordyceps, Wasp Killing (Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala) Mushroom Plate Culture
Description
Wasp Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala) Mushroom Plate Culture
Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala, commonly known as the Wasp Cordyceps, is an entomopathogenic fungus that parasitizes wasps of the genera Polistes, Tachytes, and Vespa. Each culture plate is a 100x15mm petri dish inoculated with fresh Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala mycelium growing on malt extract agar (MEA), and will arrive actively colonizing.
Lab Notes
Ophiocordyceps sphecocephala mycelium appears white on culture media, forming moderate to dense radial colonies that grow notably slower than Cordyceps militaris. Growth typically colonizes a 100mm plate in approximately 14–28 days at an optimal temperature of 68–73°F. This species has a strong dependence on organic nitrogen — use media containing yeast extract, peptone, or insect-based components to achieve reliable growth, as low-nitrogen media produce significantly reduced mycelial yield.
Culture Use
Mushroom plate cultures on MEA plates are used to grow and preserve mycelium. Sterile transfers of agar wedges from this plate are used to inoculate fresh culture media or sterilized grain spawn.
Storage
Store fully colonized plates at 35–43°F in darkness, sealed with moderate humidity. Plan to transfer every 2–3 months, or sooner if edge growth slows or sectors appear. Plates can also be wrapped in parafilm and stored at room temperature in a sealed bag for up to 6 months.
Made to Order
All culture plates are made to order. Once your order is received, Out-Grow will inoculate your plate within 1–3 days and incubate it in our mycology lab for approximately 7–14 days, or until clean healthy mycelium has been verified by our mycologist. Once verified, your order will ship promptly. Please allow an additional week for your culture to fully colonize upon arrival, as colonization time varies by species.