DSC_2701 Cap lichen (Baeomyces heteromorphus) a native species of lichenised fungi characterised by multiple heads and a bright green thallus, neither of which the similar, but stalked Dibaeis arcuata has. Both may have pale pink fruiting bodies, or apothecia. Grows in patches on exposed clay banks, often besides tracks, or roads in alpine areas. Lake Monowai *
DSC_2686 Cap lichen (Baeomyces heteromorphus) a native species of lichenised fungi characterised by multiple heads and a bright green thallus, neither of which the similar, but stalked Dibaeis arcuata has. Both may have pale pink fruiting bodies, or apothecia. Grows in patches on exposed clay banks, often besides tracks, or roads in alpine areas. Lake Monowai *
DSC_2604 Megalaria lichen (Megalaria grossa) a cosmopolitan crustose lichen typically found on basic-barked trees such as Silver beech (Lophozonia menziesii), generally in sheltered, old forests. The black apothecia are swollen after recent rain. Found throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia and NZ. Catlins River *
