Myriolecis crenulata

Alternative names
Lecanora crenulata
Description

The thallus is often not evident.  The apothecia, often in small groups, have pruinose discs with well-developed white margins, which are regularly incised to form segments.

Similar Species

Other Myriolecis species

Habitat

Calcareous rocks and mortar.  Often found on church walls.

UK Status

Mainly south-east of a line from the Severn to the Humber. 

VC55 Status

Common, especially in the east of the region.

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Species profile

Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Lecanorales
Family:
Lecanoraceae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
15/06/2013 (Ivan Pedley)
Last record:
17/04/2024 (Smith, Peter)

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