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Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen

Punctelia bolliana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Parmeliaceae
Genus
Punctelia
Species
Punctelia bolliana (Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen)

Similar Species in Punctelia

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Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia appalachensis
Not Evaluated
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Moondust Speckled Lichen
Punctelia caseana
Least Concern
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Punctelia jeckeri
Vulnerable
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Punctelia reddenda
Not Evaluated
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Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia subrudecta
Near Threatened
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Powdered Speckleback Lichen
Punctelia perreticulata
Not Evaluated
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Rough Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia rudecta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen?
The scientific name of Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen is Punctelia bolliana. It belongs to the genus Punctelia.
Where does Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen live?
Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen belong to?
Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen (Punctelia bolliana) belongs to the genus Punctelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.
What kingdom does Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen belong to?
Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen (Punctelia bolliana) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen?
The closest relatives of Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen in the genus Punctelia include Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen, Moondust Speckled Lichen, , , Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Punctelia — 8 Species

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Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia appalachensis
NE 🐾
Moondust Speckled Lichen
Punctelia caseana
LC 🐾
Punctelia jeckeri
VU 🐾
Punctelia reddenda
NE 🐾
Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia subrudecta
NT 🐾
Powdered Speckleback Lichen
Punctelia perreticulata
NE 🐾
Rough Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia rudecta
NE
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Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen
Punctelia bolliana
NE
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