Additions to the knowledge of entomopathogenic Entomophthorales (Fungi, Zygomycota) from Spain

As a result of fieldwork during the years 1996-1998 and of the review of ot her collections preserved at BCB-Mycotheca herbarium, a list of 26 species of entomopathogenic Entomophthorales from Spain is given. The following 18 species are new Spanish records: Batkoa apiculata, Batkoa limoniae comb. no v., Entomophthora brevinucleata, E. culicis, E. syrphi, Erynia aquatica, E. plecopteri, E. variabilis, Pandora bullata, P echinospora, Furia crustosa. E ithacensis, Eryniopsis caroliniana, Zoophthora lanceolata, Z. miridis, Z nematoceris, Z. occidentalis and Z. psyllae. Z. miridis and Z psyllae are second world records. The genera Batkoa, Eryniopsis, Furia and Strongwellse a are reported for the first time from Spain. The conidial stage of Furia v irescens is newly reported from Spain, after the species was only known in its resting spore stage. Three unknown forms, belonging to Entomophthora, S trongwellsea and Tarichium, have also been included. Especially remarkable is a first world record of a species of Entomophthora on a plecopteran. The species included are analysed in a dichotomous key and diagnostic characte rs as well as microphotographs and taxonomic notes are provided.