Lichenosticta Explained

Lichenosticta is a genus of fungi of uncertain familial placement in the order Lecanorales. It has five species. All species are lichenicolous, meaning they are parasitic on lichens.

Species

• Lichenosticta alcicorniaria – host = Cladonia
• Lichenosticta dombrovskae – host = Stereocaulon
• Lichenosticta hoegnabbae – host = Cladia
• Lichenosticta jurgae – host = Lecanora
• Lichenosticta lecanorae – host = Lecanora