Moondust Speckled Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Punctelia

Species

Punctelia caseana (Moondust Speckled Lichen)

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Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen

Punctelia appalachensis

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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

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Rough Speckled Shield Lichen

Punctelia rudecta

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Eastern Speckled Shield Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moondust Speckled Lichen?

The scientific name of Moondust Speckled Lichen is Punctelia caseana. It belongs to the genus Punctelia.

What is the conservation status of Moondust Speckled Lichen?

Moondust Speckled Lichen (Punctelia caseana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Moondust Speckled Lichen live?

Moondust Speckled Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Moondust Speckled Lichen belong to?

Moondust Speckled Lichen (Punctelia caseana) belongs to the genus Punctelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.

Is Moondust Speckled Lichen endangered?

No, Moondust Speckled Lichen (Punctelia caseana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Moondust Speckled Lichen belong to?

Moondust Speckled Lichen (Punctelia caseana) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Moondust Speckled Lichen?

The closest relatives of Moondust Speckled Lichen in the genus Punctelia include Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen, , , Powdered Speckled Shield Lichen, Powdered Speckleback Lichen.