Description: This species has been recorded from Counties Donegal (west), Londonderry and Down. Since it is similar to L. incana and L. lobificans (both described elsewhere), it is possible the species has been under-recorded in Ireland. The thallus tests K+ yellow, Pd+ orange. L. incana is Pd – and L. lobificans more cottony than this species. It will colonise acid rock, and the bark of plantation conifers where it should be looked for.

Key Identification Features:

• Similar to L. incana but Pd+ orange, UV-
• On siliceous rock and tree bark in conifer plantations.

Original text submitted by Vince J. Giavarini

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

iNaturalist: Lepraria elobata at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.