E. aspergilloides E. clavata[1] E. kreiselii E. lentecrescens E. microspora E. moelleri E. multiformis[1] E. trichodermoides E. weberi Escovopsis is a genus of seven formally acknowledged parasitic microfungus species that rely on other fungi to be their hosts.

[5] A separate study published in January 2015 also looked at the lower attine ant, Mycetophylax morschi, in Brazil and found four strains for the Escovopsis.

The scientists that conducted this research also noticed distinguishable features of the Escovopsis such as the type and physicality of the conidiophores and conidiogenous cells and the DNA sequences.

According to the scientists that undertook the study, the coevolved Escovopsis can be used as a biocontrol agent for the population of these leafcutter ants, which are considered agricultural pests in these areas.

The Atta colonies have a hierarchal system of workers and use chemical secretions through metapleural glands, which are capable of producing much phenylacetic acid, an antimicrobial agent.