Lecania cuprea and Micarea pycnidiophora (lichenized Ascomycota) new to Poland

Abstract

Two lichenized fungi, Lecania cuprea and Micarea pycnidiophora, are reported for the first time from Poland. Lecania cuprea is also recorded as a new lichen species to the Western Beskidy Mts and the Pieniny Mts and M. pycnidiophora is new to the Carpathians. Illustrated descriptions, taxonomic notes, habitat requirements and known distributions for both species are provided.

Keywords

• lichens
• calciphilous lichens
• old-growth forest lichens
• Polish Carpathians