[1] The relationship of this taxon to other taxa within the class was unknown in 2007 until it was placed within the Didymellaceae family in the Pleosporales order.

[citation needed] Turf damage: Uniform yellow or brown lesions may extend down to the leaf sheath.

Water-soaked lesions, which quickly fade to a bleached white, may also occur on the leaf blades.

[citation needed] Occurrence: Disease outbreaks can occur during warm, humid weather on fescue, ryegrass or bentgrass.

Large turf areas become uniformly blighted or appear patchy with individual leaves dying back from the tip.