ASCOMYCOTA | LECANOROMYCETES > LECANORALES > Lecanoracea

Genus Lecanora, meaning 'beautiful small bowl' - from the shape of the apothecia

Common name:          Members of the genus collectively known as 'rim lichens'

Synonym:                    -

Habitat:                         Varies dependent on species

Substrata:                     Varies, but primarily bark, rock and stone

Growth form:                Corticolous and saxicolous

Thallus:                  Crustose

Apothecia:                    Lecanorine

BLS identity rating:        Graded 2/5 right up to 5/5, dependent on the species

The various Lecanora species that I've photographed and have been able to identify have their own page and associated 'species account' but, with so many described forms, there are undoubtably going to be many instances when I won't be able to distinguish the species.    

Although I estimate that there are around forty different varieties that could possibly be found locally within the combined East Dorset and New Forest area, a more realistic figure is probably nearer to twenty as previously noted. However, I don't really expect to find many more new species, so I thought I'd include this page for some of those that I've seen that will likely remain unidentified as they may be useful reference photos in the future.