Zoophthora giardii Bałazy and Conidiobolus gustafssonii Bałazy (Fungi, Entomophthorales), two entomopathogens new for Switzerland

Meconema meridionale Costa (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae) infected with Zoophthora giardii Bałazy (Entomophthorales, Entomophthoraceae) were collected at five localities in the northern half of Switzerland. At one these sites, fungus caused epizootics two subsequent years. Symptoms and morphological data coincide those given by who found on thalassinum De Geer. Conidiobolus gustafssonii Ancylistaceae) was a single Ectobius vittiventris (Blattodea, Ectobiidae). dimensions primary conidia correspond original description lapponicus L. The fungi are new for Switzerland E. represent hosts pathogens.