Bath Wildlife Sightings

Verrucaria macrostoma var. furfuracea (a Crustose Lichen), Parade Gardens, Bath, ST7564

Confirmed

Date first seen

Date last seen

09/01/2022

Frequency of Sighting

Species

Verrucaria macrostoma Dufour ex DC. - 1805 (a Crustose Lichen)

Evidence

Quantity

Frequent

Locality

Parade Gardens, Bath

Habitat

Top of balustrade

Environmental Conditions

Grid Reference

ST7564

Other Information

This variety has the cracked edges of the brownish thallus decorated with bright yellow powdery soredia, making it look quite different from the typical form but the contrasting colours make it easier to spot.

Recorded by

Rob Randall

Identified by

Rob Randall