vs Limestone Disc Lichen

Lecidella flavosorediata compared with Lecidella stigmatea

Key Differences

• is Data Deficient while Limestone Disc Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Limestone Disc Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Lecanoraceae	Lecanoraceae
Genus same	Lecidella	Lecidella
Species	Lecidella flavosorediata	Lecidella stigmatea

Evolutionary Relationship

and Limestone Disc Lichen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lecidella.

Conservation Status

DD — Data Deficient

Limestone Disc Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Limestone Disc Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Limestone Disc Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Lecidella flavosorediata is a crustose lichen producing a yellowish sorediate thallus on bark and rock surfaces, with the soredia giving it a powdery appearance. It inhabits temperate woodland and scrubland habitats across parts of Europe and beyond. Listed as Data Deficient, further research is needed to clarify its distribution, ecology, and conservation requirements.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden