Myriolecis dispersa

Alternative names
Lecanora dispersa
Description

The thallus is very thin to absent so the apothecia appear scattered on the substrate. The apothecia have thick, whitish margins which are often weakly crenulate and the discs within are pale brown.

Similar Species

Lecanora hagenii is very similar but this species grows on wood, not stone.

Identification difficulty

when found on concrete or basic stone

Habitat

Occurs in urban and rural locations on a wide range of nutrient rich basic substrates, usually stone or concrete.

When to see it

All year round

UK Status

Widespread and common in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Lichens
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Lecanorales
Family:
Lecanoraceae
Records on NatureSpot:
19
First record:
05/02/2010 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
18/11/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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