Setomelanomma holmii (Pleosporales, Phaeosphaeriaceae) on living spruce twigs in Europe and North America
Setomelanomma holmii M. Morelet, previously known only from the type specimen in France, was discovered in the U.S.A. (Kansas and Wisconsin) and Canada (Ontario) on living twigs of spruce (Picea pungens and Picea glauca). This fungus was grown from ascospores and compared with the ex-holotype culture. Morphology and ITS rDNA sequence similarities indicate that S. holmii belongs in the Pleosporales, Phaeosphaeriaceae. Sequence analysis of the SSU nrDNA places S. holmii in a clade containing members of the Leptosphaeriaceae and Phaeosphaeriaceae. Setomelanomma holmii is redescribed and illustrated based on the holotype and North American specimens.Key words: Loculoascomycetes, Phaeosphaeriaceae, Picea, Pleosporales, needle chlorosis.