# Draft annotated genome of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pingshaense isolated from Spodoptera species

## TL;DR

This paper provides a draft genome of the fungus Metarhizium pingshaense, which infects insects and could be used for biological pest control.

## Contribution

The study presents the first annotated draft genome of Metarhizium pingshaense strain M-1000.

## Key findings

- An annotated draft genome of Metarhizium pingshaense was sequenced and analyzed.
- The genome was isolated from a Spodoptera species individual.
- This resource supports future research on M. pingshaense as a biological control agent.

## Abstract

The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pingshaense infects diverse insect host species. We present an annotated draft genome of M. pingshaense (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO] strain M-1000) isolated from a Spodoptera species individual, thereby contributing to future research of M. pingshaense as a potential biological control agent.