Beaded Rim-Lichen vs Lesser Dust My Discs

Lecanora cinereofusca compared with Lecanora protervula

Key Differences

• Beaded Rim-Lichen is Endangered while Lesser Dust My Discs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Lesser Dust My Discs
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
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	Lecanora	Lecanora
Species	Lecanora cinereofusca	Lecanora protervula

Evolutionary Relationship

Beaded Rim-Lichen and Lesser Dust My Discs share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lecanora.

Conservation Status

Beaded Rim-Lichen

EN — Endangered

Lesser Dust My Discs

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beaded Rim-Lichen	Lesser Dust My Discs
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beaded Rim-Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lesser Dust My Discs

Beaded Rim-Lichen

The Beaded Rim-Lichen (Lecanora cinereofusca) is a species in the genus Lecanora. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.