👉 Styringomyia is a genus of fungi in the class Ascomycota, which belong to the family Polyporaceae. They are characterized by their long, slender hyphae that penetrate into the fungal hyphae of other fungi, typically between 10 and 65 micrometers in diameter. This type of fungus is known for its ability to colonize and infect a wide range of plants, including mycorrhizal fungi, which are essential for