Description: Like L. diffusa var. diffusa (described elsewhere), but differing in the thallus colouration which is deeper cream to strong yellow. This variety is known only from east Cork.

Key Identification Features:

• Thallus deep cream to strong yellow vs. thallus grey to paler cream in var. diffusa
• Similar habitats to var. diffusa.

Original text submitted by Vince J. Giavarini

Distribution Map from NBN: Lepraria diffusa var. chrysodetoides at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.

iNaturalist: Lepraria diffusa var. chrysodetoides at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.