Deightoniella arundinacea, new to mycobiota of Iran

During the visits of common reed [Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud] in different locations of West Azerbaijan province during 2015–16, symptoms of fungal infections was frequently observed. Among the isolated and studied fungi, Deightoniella arundinacea (Corda) S. Hughes was commonly observed. Based on available literatures, this species was found new to mycobiota of Iran.