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Scaly Pelt Lichen Foliose lichen with broad lobed thalli. Upper surface was dark gray, and the under surface had cottony, white hyphae. Geotagged,Peltigera,Peltigera praetextata,Scaly Pelt Lichen,Summer,United States,lichen Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Scaly Pelt Lichen

Foliose lichen with broad lobed thalli. Upper surface was dark gray, and the under surface had cottony, white hyphae.

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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 Jivko Nakev
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 17, 2018. Captured Sep 21, 2017 10:45 in 3353 VT-30, Dorset, VT 05251, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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