Ascodichaena rugosa
Description
A small bark fungus that could be confused with Graphina pauciloculata – expert confirmation of the species is needed. The Anamorph state is visible as darkish ellipsoid horizontal strips on the bark of trees; these strips are formed by a highly rough to warted dark brown tissue.
Similar Species
Superficially looks like a lichen.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
On the bark of trees, especially Beech.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
Exists under 2 states: perfect state, sexual (Teleomorph) very rare and the imperfect state, asexual (Anamorph) very common.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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