Micareaceae Micarea peliocarpa Growth type crustose Chemical results: Thallus and apothecia C+ red Identified by Vince Giavarini Fence posts, acid-barked trees and on heather stems. Most frequent in upland areas Apothecia variable in colour. Spores (1) 3 (5) septate, 14-24 x 3-5(-6) µm. Paraphyses branched. Microscope photographs below. M. lignaria C-, 3-7 septate. M. micrococca. C-, spores 0-1 septate. Lecania naegelii. Basic or nutrient rich bark, C-, unbranched paraphyses

Microscope photographs




Micarea peliocarpa
On Calluna, Studland Heath, Dorset. October and December 2013