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Scaly Pelt Lichen - Peltigera praetextata Habitat: Growing in moss; coastal, mostly coniferous forest Geotagged,Peltigera,Peltigera praetextata,Summer,United States,lichen,pelt lichen,scaly pelt lichen Click/tap to enlarge

Scaly Pelt Lichen - Peltigera praetextata

Habitat: Growing in moss; coastal, mostly coniferous forest

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The Scaly Pelt Lichen

Peltigera praetextata, or the scaly dog pelt lichen, is a foliose lichen native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is defined by small belly-button-like growths called phyllidia on its edges and centre.

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Similar species: Peltigerales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Sep 23, 2021. Captured Sep 13, 2021 10:37 in 2 S Shore Dr, Owls Head, ME 04854, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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