Illosporiopsis christiansenii
Description
This lichenicolous fungus (a fungus which is a parasite on lichens) is readily seen due to its red colour.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Anywhere that the host lichens are found.
Life History
Parasitic on the lichen Phscia tenella and sometimes also on Xanthoria parietina.
UK Status
Seems to be widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David NichollsSheet Hedges Wood10 December 2011
David NichollsSheet Hedges Wood10 December 2011
David NichollsSheet Hedges Wood10 December 2011
David NichollsRatby01 March 2014
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Saharima RoenischFootpath via Leicestershire Golf Club25 February 2017
Steve MathersAttenborough Arboretum24 January 2017
