S. brasiliensis S. capitata S. citrina S. communis S. cylindrica S. paulensis S. philippinensis S. spongiosa S. tanakae Antennella Theiss.

[2] The fungus is known as sooty mould and is found growing on honeydew on leaves of many varieties of trees and plants.

[3] The mycelium of these fungi have parallel walls and form a thick spongy mass.

[4] Sooty moulds grow in thin black layers on leaves on which aphids, witefly or other sap-sucking insects have deposited their honeydew.

Plant growth can be reduced, leaves covered in mould may die prematurely and there may be a reduction in fruit yield.