Verrucaria hochstetteri
Description
The thallus is variably pale grey to grey-green or even red-tinged. It has large, completely immersed perithecia (to 0.8mm diam) which leave conspicuous pits in the substrate when they decay.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
On suitable limestone habitats, including man-made structures .
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David NichollsAnstey Cemetery20 March 2015
Annie SmithAshby Folville22 January 2018
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