Lesser Dust My Discs vs Smoky Rim Lichen

Lecanora protervula compared with Lecanora cenisia

Key Differences

• Lesser Dust My Discs is Least Concern while Smoky Rim Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Dust My Discs	Smoky Rim Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (nấm)	Fungi (nấm)
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 protervula	Lecanora cenisia

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Dust My Discs

LC — Least Concern

Smoky Rim Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Dust My Discs

Smoky Rim Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).