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dotted lichen
Scientific Name: Bacidia herbarum
Family: Bacidiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Dotted Lichen
The term "Dotted Lichen" refers to several species within the Bacidia genus and other related genera. This lichen is notable for its presence in diverse habitats and interactions with various organisms.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens growing on trees or other outdoor surfaces might be accessible to pets.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Genus: Bacidia
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Order: Lecanoromycetes
- Family: Bacidiaceae
- Common Name: Dotted Lichen (applied to various species)
- Examples of species referred to as "Dotted Lichen":
- Bacidia arceutina
- Bacidia polychroa
- Bacidia rubella
- Bacidia aggregatula
- Bacidia bagliettoana
- Bacidia brouardii
- Bacidia circumspecta
- Bacidia granosa
- Bacidia schweinitzii (Synonym: Surprise Lichen)
Distribution and Habitat
- Dotted Lichen species can be found in various locations.
- Ramalina farinacea (Dotted Ramalina) is widespread on trees due to its tolerance to acid.
- Observed in alpine granite and peat habitats, such as Mount Bimberi in the Australian Capital Territory.
- Observed growing on a maple branch.
Ecological Role
- Serves as a food source for certain moth larvae.
- Provides camouflage for moths.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ramalina species can be shrubby and slender.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Moth larvae, bright green with large black dots, feed on lichens such as beard lichen.
Resources and Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Encyclopedia of Life
- WikiSpecies