title: Aspergillus pseudonomius
text: # Aspergillus pseudonomius
  
  Aspergillus pseudonomius is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It was first isolated from insects and soil in the United States. It is most related to Aspergillus nomius, producing aflatoxin $B_1,$ chrysogine, and kojic acid.
  
  ## Growth and morphology
  
  A. pseudonomius has been cultivated on both Czapek yeast extract agar (CYA) plates and Malt Extract Agar Oxoid® (MEAOX) plates. The growth morphology of the colonies can be seen in the pictures below.
  
  * Aspergillus pseudonomius growing on CYA plate
  * Aspergillus pseudonomius growing on MEAOX plate
  