Diploschistes scuposus
Description
The thallus is grey, thick and warty and may have a yellowish tinge. The cup-shaped black apothecia grow up to 3mm and look like mini volcano craters.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Usually on siliceous rocks.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David NichollsWarren Hills19 September 2018
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