j-dar's Identifications

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4 photos

What

Polycauliona impolita

Observer

skullroy

Date

November 27, 2023 10:28 AM PST

Place

South Hills Open Space, San Luis Obispo, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

I'd call this Polycauliona impolita probably. Gorgeous!

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Polycauliona impolita - Photo (c) Cat Chang, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cat Chang

j-dar's ID: Polycauliona impolita, a member of Sunburst Lichens, Firedots, and Allies (Family Teloschistaceae)

Added on November 28, 2023

Improving

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4 photos

What

Calicium notarisii

Observer

nickmoore91

Date

November 20, 2021 08:36 AM MST

Place

Mitchell, NE, US (Google, OSM)

Research Grade

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Calicium notarisii - Photo (c) Nick Moore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Moore

j-dar's ID: Calicium notarisii, a member of Stubble Lichens (Genus Calicium)

Added on November 25, 2023

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What

Sunken Disk Lichens (Genus Aspicilia)

Observer

skullroy

Date

November 24, 2023 10:46 AM PST

Place

Sequoia National Forest, Kernville, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Needs ID

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Sunken Disk Lichens - Photo (c) Tomás Curtis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tomás Curtis

j-dar's ID: Sunken Disk Lichens (Genus Aspicilia)

Added on November 25, 2023

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What

Frosted Rim-Lichen (Lecanora caesiorubella)

Observer

ethologist

Date

November 24, 2023 01:16 PM PST

Place

Via Laguna Vista, San Luis Obispo, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

On a dead coast live oak.

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Frosted Rim-Lichen - Photo (c) Gary McDonald, all rights reserved, uploaded by Gary McDonald

j-dar's ID: Frosted Rim-Lichen (Lecanora caesiorubella)

Added on November 25, 2023

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2 photos

What

Soil Paint Lichen (Acarospora schleicheri)

Observer

rudydiaz

Date

November 2023

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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Soil Paint Lichen - Photo (c) Richard Droker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

j-dar's ID: Soil Paint Lichen (Acarospora schleicheri)

Added on November 25, 2023

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5 photos

What

Sigridea californica

Observer

max_benningfield

Date

November 24, 2023 02:48 PM PST

Place

Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Sigridea californica - Photo (c) Cindy Trubovitz, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Cindy Trubovitz

j-dar's ID: Sigridea californica, a member of Higher Ascomycetes (Subphylum Pezizomycotina)

Added on November 25, 2023

Improving

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10 photos

What

Mountain Lichen (Dimelaena radiata)

Observer

max_benningfield

Date

November 24, 2023 03:35 PM PST

Place

Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Mountain Lichen - Photo (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by C. Mallory

j-dar's ID: Mountain Lichen (Dimelaena radiata)

Added on November 25, 2023

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2 photos

What

Tile Lichens (Genus Lecidea)

Observer

juliabohemian

Date

November 20, 2023 01:56 PM PST

Place

San Bernardino County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Disclaimer: This observation includes ALL the photographs I intended to take of this particular organism. That may NOT include images of the entire organism, all of its defining characteristics, or the general area in which it was found. I am already aware that this may reduce the likelihood of a species level identification.

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Tile Lichens - Photo (c) Carl-Adam Wegenschimmel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carl-Adam Wegenschimmel

j-dar's ID: Tile Lichens (Genus Lecidea)

Added on November 25, 2023

Improving

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5 photos

What

Rosette Lichens (Genus Physcia)

Observer

djringer

Date

November 24, 2023 11:50 AM PST

Place

Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Hot Springs, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

On monzogranite

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Rosette Lichens - Photo (c) Tig, all rights reserved, uploaded by Tig

j-dar's ID: Rosette Lichens (Genus Physcia)

Added on November 25, 2023

Leading

Photos / Sounds

4 photos

What

Sunburst Lichens, Firedots, and Allies (Family Teloschistaceae)

Observer

djringer

Date

November 24, 2023 11:52 AM PST

Place

Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Hot Springs, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

On monzogranite

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Sunburst Lichens, Firedots, and Allies - Photo (c) Edgley Cesar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

j-dar's ID: Sunburst Lichens, Firedots, and Allies (Family Teloschistaceae)

Added on November 25, 2023

Leading

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3 photos

What

Goldspeck Lichens (Genus Candelariella)

Observer

djringer

Date

November 24, 2023 11:52 AM PST

Place

Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Hot Springs, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

On monzogranite

1 ID

Needs ID

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Goldspeck Lichens - Photo (c) klips, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

j-dar's ID: Goldspeck Lichens (Genus Candelariella)

Added on November 25, 2023

Leading

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2 photos

What

Family Roccellaceae

Observer

burtosa

Date

November 21, 2023 02:10 PM PST

Place

Presidio, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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Roccellaceae - Photo (c) Butor and Gogol, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Butor and Gogol

j-dar's ID: Family Roccellaceae, a member of Higher Ascomycetes (Subphylum Pezizomycotina)

Added on November 24, 2023

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6 photos

What

Dust Lichens (Genus Lepraria)

Observer

max_benningfield

Date

March 13, 2023 05:25 PM PDT

Place

Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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Dust Lichens - Photo (c) Pat Deacon, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pat Deacon

j-dar's ID: Dust Lichens (Genus Lepraria)

Added on November 24, 2023

Improving

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Dust Lichens (Genus Lepraria)

Observer

skullroy

Date

September 16, 2023 10:18 AM PDT

Place

Reservoir Flats Trail, Los Osos, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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j-dar's ID: Dust Lichens (Genus Lepraria)

Added on November 24, 2023

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Photos / Sounds

What

Sigridea californica

Observer

burtosa

Date

November 21, 2023 02:07 PM PST

Place

Presidio, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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j-dar's ID: Sigridea californica, a member of Higher Ascomycetes (Subphylum Pezizomycotina)

Added on November 23, 2023

Improving

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What

Pachnolepia pruinata

Observer

burtosa

Date

November 21, 2023 02:06 PM PST

Place

Presidio, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Pachnolepia pruinata - Photo (c) zaca, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

j-dar's ID: Pachnolepia pruinata, a member of Christmas Lichens, Comma Lichens, and Allies (Family Arthoniaceae)

Added on November 23, 2023

Improving

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2 photos

What

Pore Lichens (Genus Pertusaria)

Observer

burtosa

Date

November 21, 2023 02:05 PM PST

Place

Presidio, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Pore Lichens - Photo (c) JJ Johnson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by JJ Johnson

j-dar's ID: Pore Lichens (Genus Pertusaria)

Added on November 23, 2023

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Photos / Sounds

What

Woven-spored Microlichen (Texosporium sancti-jacobi)

Observer

ekoberle

Date

November 2023

Place

San Diego County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found on rabbit pellets, semi-shaded soil crusts with Selaginella cinerascens. Unique habitat on surface hardpans of sandstone with ironstone nodules present, somewhat resembling the rabbit pellets.

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Woven-spored Microlichen - Photo (c) 2015 Keir Morse, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

j-dar's ID: Woven-spored Microlichen (Texosporium sancti-jacobi)

Added on November 23, 2023

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6 photos

What

Woven-spored Microlichen (Texosporium sancti-jacobi)

Observer

ekoberle

Date

November 2023

Place

San Diego County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found in tandem with Caloplaca subpyraceella (orange apothecia) on numerous rabbit pellets, semi-shaded soil crusts with Selaginella cinerascens. Unique habitat on surface hardpans of sandstone with ironstone nodules present, somewhat resembling the rabbit pellets.

2 IDs

Research Grade

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j-dar's ID: Woven-spored Microlichen (Texosporium sancti-jacobi)

Added on November 23, 2023

Supporting

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Woven-spored Microlichen (Texosporium sancti-jacobi)

Observer

ekoberle

Date

November 2023

Place

San Diego County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found on rabbit pellets, semi-shaded soil crusts with Selaginella cinerascens. Unique habitat on surface hardpans of sandstone with ironstone nodules present, somewhat resembling the rabbit pellets.

2 IDs

Research Grade

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j-dar's ID: Woven-spored Microlichen (Texosporium sancti-jacobi)

Added on November 23, 2023

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3 photos

What

Cobblestone Lichen Family (Family Acarosporaceae)

Observer

nathantay

Date

November 22, 2023 02:45 PM PST

Place

Cleveland National Forest, Lake Elsinore, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Cobblestone Lichen Family - Photo (c) BJ Stacey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by BJ Stacey

j-dar's ID: Cobblestone Lichen Family (Family Acarosporaceae)

Added on November 23, 2023

Leading

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Higher Ascomycetes (Subphylum Pezizomycotina)

Observer

dgrimmphd

Date

November 22, 2023 01:23 PM PST

Place

Riverside County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Lake Hemet, San Jacinto Mountains, Peninsular Range, San Bernardino National Forest, Riverside County, Southern California, California

2 IDs

Needs ID

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j-dar's ID: Goldspeck Lichens (Genus Candelariella)

Added on November 23, 2023

Leading

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Waxy Firedot Lichen (Polycauliona bolacina)

Observer

skullroy

Date

November 12, 2023 12:26 PM PST

Place

Alan Peak Trail, Los Osos, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Best guess based on thallus appearance and massive, showy apothecia with thalline margin. Growing among what looks like a tiny cyanolichen, annoyed I didn’t pick up on that when I was there.