Anthopsis

Anthopsis is a genus of fungi in the family Dermateaceae containing 3 species.

Colony characteristics. Colonies (PDA) growing slowly, velvety to lanose, olivaceous-grey to mouse grey; reverse black.

Microscopy. Phialides ovoidal, ellipsoidal, subspherical or ampulliform, 5-8 x 2-3 µm, forming compact lateral clusters on undifferentiated hyphae; generally the distinctive collarette is located at the base of the phialide. Conidia triangular, smooth-walled, 2.0-3.5 µm long, usually adhering in dense masses.