Metatrichia is a genus of slime moulds within the family Trichiaceae. Circumscribed in 1964 by Bruce Ing, the genus currently contains six species.

Species

  • Metatrichia arundinariae (Rammeloo) T.N.Lakh. & Mukerji (1977)
  • Metatrichia floriformis (Schwein.) Nann.-Bremek. (1985)
  • Metatrichia floripara (Rammeloo) Rammeloo (1984)
  • Metatrichia horrida Ing (1964)
  • Metatrichia rosea (Flatau & Nann.-Bremek.) Nann.-Bremek. (1985)
  • Metatrichia vesparium (Batsch) Nann.-Bremek. ex G.W.Martin & Alexop. (1969) (Also known as "wasp's nest" slime mold. Formerly classified as part of Hemitrichia, but reclassified as part of Metatrichia.)