Ophiocordyceps is a genus of fungi within the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. The widespread genus, first described scientifically by British mycologist Tom Petch in 1931, contains about 140 species that grow on insects. From Wikipedia
The fungus, named Gibellula attenboroughii, forces spiders to leave their lairs before killing them and spreading spores, offering insights into parasitic behavior and ecosystem balance.
