Cladonia sp. (genus)
1 Cup Lichen at Denman Prospect, ACT
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| Cladonia sp. (genus) | MichaelMulvaney | 21 Aug 2026 | |
| Cladonia sp. (genus) | Teresa | 20 Aug 2026 | |
| Unverified | Harrisi | 20 Aug 2026 |
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2 comments
20 Aug 2026
possibly Cladonia cristatella although this an European ID it appears very similar to the British soldiers cup lichen it has been recorded on ALA as occuring in Australia, but may be confused with other red-topped lichens including Cladonia leporina and Cladonia incrassata.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.007892-35.298726
- Maps Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11) Piney Ridge
- Places Denman Prospect, ACT
Sighting information
- 50 Abundance
- 17 Aug 2026 02:41 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
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- Harrisi NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Cladonia sp. (genus) Lichens Lichens; Mosses & other Bryophytes
Species information
- Cladonia sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Cup Lichen Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1369m Recorded at altitude
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