
Melanelixia subaurifera is a lichen in the Parmeliaceae. Thallus olive-brown color, dull, non-reflective, often rosette-forming, thin, closely appressed centrally but often free at margin, black below, fragile cortex, no pseudocyphellae, isidia tiny, simple, globose to cylindrical, often clustered, white medulla C+ red. The soralia and isidia show pale yellowish marks when rubbed. Apothecia rare.
Similar species: Lecanorales
By Gary B
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Uploaded Apr 4, 2019. Captured Apr 3, 2019 14:48 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.