Caloplaca decipiens

Alternative names
Calogaya decipiens
Description

Small light-yellow to brownish-orange thallus having long convex, distinct lobes with palmate tips. The centre of the thallus is often granular.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Occurs on mortar, tombstones and nutrient-rich limestone.

When to see it

All year round

UK Status

Widespread in Britain, but records indicate that it is less common in the west.

Leicestershire & Rutland Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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