노린재과(Pentatomidae)에 속하는 꼬마갈색노린재속(Plautia Stål)은 중간 정도의 크기, 녹색 몸체, 그리고 갈색을 띠는 반시초(hemelytra) 가 특징인 속이다. 특히 갈색날개노린재와 같은 일부 종은 중요한 농업 해충으로 간주되어 이들의 방제에 대한 연구의 필요성이 높다. 본 연구는 한 국산 Plautia 속의 분류 현황을 검토하고 관련된 기생자(parasitoids) 정보를 제공하는 것을 목표로 했다. 재검토 결과, 한국에서 P. splendens Distant, 1900으로 알려졌던 꼬마갈색노린재는 P. himechabane Ishikawa and Moriya, 2019로 재동정되었다. 각 종들은 종별 사진과 암수 생식 기 구조를 기반으로 분류되었으며, 색상 변이와 암컷 저정낭(spermatheca)의 관찰 가능한 차이를 보여주는 그림이 포함되었다. 추가적으로, 알려 진 꼬마갈색노린재속에 대한 기생자의 목록을 검토했으며, 새로 발견된 두 종의 꼬마갈색노린재속 관련 응애에 대한 정보를 제공한다. 이 응애 중에 는 한국에서 처음으로 기록되는 Lobogynium 속이 포함된다.

Macrofungi remain underexplored in various regions of the world. Because macrofungi play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems, it is essential to investigate their biodiversity in such regions. In this study, we aimed to comprehensively investigate the macrofungal diversity of Taebaeksan National Park, South Korea. We sampled macrofungi from the park in 2023 and conducted detailed morphological observations and molecular analyses of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of ribosomal DNA. Our analysis revealed six previously unknown species: Cortinarius iliopodius, Cotylidia fibrae, Fulvoderma australe, Lyophyllum infumatum, Russula velenovskyi, and Strobilomyces cingulatus. Herein, we provide detailed morphological descriptions, high-resolution photographs, and molecular phylogenetic analyses to support the taxonomic placement and identification of these taxa. Our findings enable a more comprehensive understanding of macrofungal biodiversity in this region.

Sanghuang mushroom is highly valued for its medicinal potential, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, and has recently gained significant economic and pharmacological importance. Despite considerable taxonomic revisions within the genus Sanghuangporus, confusion persists in Korea due to the continued use of outdated names such as Phellinus linteus, P. baumii, and Inonotus baumii, as well as inconsistencies in common names. This study aimed to clarify the species diversity of Sanghuangporus in Korea through integrative approaches combining phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological analyses. Using four genetic markers (ITS, nLSU, RPB2, and TEF1), we analyzed 11 dried specimens preserved at the Seoul National University Fungus Collection and 74 fungal strains maintained by the Korean Agricultural Culture Collection. As a result, we identified eight Sanghuangporus species in Korea: S. baumii, S. mongolicus, S. quercicola, S. sanghuang, S. subbaumii, S. vaninii, S. weigelae, and a novel candidate species, Sanghuangporus sp. 1. Among these, S. mongolicus and S. quercicola were newly recorded species for Korea. By providing diagnostic traits and ITS barcode sequences, this study offers a reliable taxonomic framework for the accurate identification of Sanghuangporus species. It also supports future taxonomic studies, cultivar development, and applied research in pharmaceutical and functional bioactive materials.