Melanelixia subaurifera
Description
A dull green or brownish green lobed lichen.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
On various deciduous trees, especially in well lit areas, often on twigs and branches.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Nicholls
Groby Pool
17 February 2013
David Nicholls
Groby Pool
17 February 2013
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Lichens
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Lecanorales
- Family:
- Parmeliaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 8
- First record:
- 01/03/2012 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 07/02/2023 (Nicholls, David)
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