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Punctelia subrudecta Punctelia subrudecta on a dead branch of a Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) about 2 meters above the ground on the south side of the tree. A piece of the lichen has bee turned over to show the underside. Geotagged,Punctelia subrudecta,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Punctelia subrudecta

Punctelia subrudecta on a dead branch of a Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) about 2 meters above the ground on the south side of the tree. A piece of the lichen has bee turned over to show the underside.

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A corticolous lichen with a grey, foliose thallus with a dark brown, glossy margin. The lobe surfaces are covered with puntate, white dots (pseudocyphellae) that develop into well-delimited, round, laminar soralia. It very rarely bears apothecia.

Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 18, 2019. Captured Mar 25, 2016 18:34 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/2.8
  • 1/50s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm