Lichenicolous Research Articles

<i>Cercidospora parva</i> new for Poland and some other noteworthy records of lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi from the Karkonosze Mountains

Three noteworthy epilithic lichens species,<i> Porpidia flavocruenta</i>, <i>P. thomsonii</i> and <i>Rhizocarpon cinereovirens</i>, and two lichenicolous fungi, <i>Cercidospora parva</i> and <i>Abrothallus</i> aff. <i>caerulescens</i> were recently recorded in the Polish part of the Karkonosze Mountains. <i>Cercidospora parva</i> is reported from Poland for the first time. <i>Abrothallus</i> aff. <i>caerulescens</i> and <i>Porpidia thomsonii</i> are new for the Western Sudetes. <i>Rhizocarpon cinereovirens</i> has been rediscovered in the Karkonosze Mountains afer over a century. <i>Porpidia flavocruenta</i> is known in Poland only from the Karkonosze Mountains, it is reported here from a new substrate, hornfels. Descriptions, notes on similar species, habitat preferences, and distribution of each species are provided.

Лихенобиота заказника «Лисинский» (Ленинградская область)

The revealed lichen diversity of the Lisinsky Protected Area counts 296 species, including 262 lichens, 20 lichenicolous fungi, and 14 non-lichenized saprobic fungi. The species Normandina chlorococca is reported for the first time for Russia, Gyalidea minuta, Lecanora substerilis, Lecidea betulicola, Vezdaea stipitata are new to the North-Western European Russia, and Fellhanera bouteillei is new to the Leningrad Region. The territory is represented by a significant diversity of lichens and related fungi, including 28 protected species, indicator species and habitat specialists of biologically valuable forests. The communities formed by old-growth spruces and aspens are of greatest value for the conservation of lichen biota, as far as in such biotopes the species associated with biologically valuable forests are most often found in complexes.

Новые находки лихенофильных грибов и лишайников с острова Колгуев (Российская Арктика)

Twenty-six species of lichenicolous fungi and fifteen lichen species are newly reported from Kolguev Island. These include Arthonia pannariae, A. peltigerea, Cercidospora punctillata, C. stenotropae, Didymocyrtis consimilis, Endococcus propinquus, Geltingia associata, Knufia peltigerae, Muellerella hospitans, M. lichenicola, Niesslia cladoniicola, Peltigera extenuata, Polyblastia gothica, Polycoccum peltigerae, and Stigmidium peltideae first reported for the Nenets Autonomous Area of Russia. A species of Sphaerellothecium growing on Psoroma hypnorum is briefly described, illustrated, and compared with Sphaerellothecium pannariacearum. The distribution of the taxa listed is discussed. A total of 95 lichen species and 27 species of lichenicolous fungi are known for Kolguev Island to date.

Voyage armoricain – lichenicolous fungi from northern France

Voyage armoricain – lichenicolous fungi from northern France

Toward the first Red List of Latvian lichens according to the IUCN criteria

Lichens are well-known bioindicators and exhibit high sensitivity to environmental changes due to their unique biological characteristics. Despite their ecological significance, lichens are often overlooked in conservation policies both at the European Union (EU) and global levels. The situation is better at the level of national Red Lists that can provide candidate species for regional or global Red Lists, thereby helping to prioritize conservation efforts. To fill a gap at the national level, this article presents the comprehensive data of the Red List of Latvian lichens. For the first time, IUCN threat categories and criteria were applied to assess 85 lichenized and one lichenicolous fungus during 2022–2023. Of these species, 3 were classified as Least Concern (LC), 2 as Data Deficient (DD), 11 as Near Threatened (NT), and 68 were ascribed the threatened categories: 14 to Vulnerable (VU), 27 to Endangered (EN), 27 to Critically Endangered (CR). The majority of Latvian lichens categorized as threatened or near threatened inhabit woodlands, particularly old-growth forests, which face the primary threat of intensive forest management. This article emphasizes the importance of continued evaluation efforts, while also addressing challenges associated with data scarcity and limited lichenological research capacity in Latvia.

Contribution to the flora of lichens and lichenicolous fungi from Curaçao, with a new species in Polymeridium

Contribution to the flora of lichens and lichenicolous fungi from Curaçao, with a new species in Polymeridium

New data about overlooked terricolous lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi of Ukraine

The new distribution data on rarely collected terricolous lichen species in Ukraine, Agonimia globulifera, Enchylium limosum, Epiphloea byssina, Gregorella humida, Sarcosagium campestre, Steinia geophana, Scytinium biatorinum, S. schraderi, and Verrucaria bryoctona, are provided. Notably, A. globulifera and S. biatorinum have been reported for the first time in the lowland part of Ukraine. Furthermore, the lichenicolous fungus Llimoniella terricola, growing on Epiphloea byssina, is reported for the first time in Eastern Europe. Descriptions, along with notes on similar species, habitat preferences, and general distribution, are provided for each species.

Noteworthy Collections of Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi from Piedmont Rocky River Ecosystems in Central North Carolina, USA

Noteworthy Collections of Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi from Piedmont Rocky River Ecosystems in Central North Carolina, USA

Materials for the distribution of lichens and lichenicolous fungi in Poland, 4

Materials for the distribution of lichens and lichenicolous fungi in Poland, 4

The ecology of lichenicolous lichens: a case-study in Italy

The ecology of lichenicolous lichens: a case-study in Italy

New lichenicolous fungi from the Netherlands, including the descriptions of Echinothecium micareae and Lichenochora verrucariae

New lichenicolous fungi from the Netherlands, including the descriptions of Echinothecium micareae and Lichenochora verrucariae

Notes to lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi in Ukraine IV

У цьому повідомленні наведено нові дані щодо лишайників та ліхенофільних грибів в Україні. У ньому наведені нові записи, виключення та підтвердження для адміністративних областей України таксонів із родів Abrothallus, Alyxoria, Anisomeridium, Arthonia, Arthopyrenia, Athallia, Athelia, Aspicilia, Bacidia, Bactrospora, Calogaya, Caloplaca, Catillaria, Celothelium, Chaenotheca, Didymocyrtis, Diplotomma, Diploschistes, Enchylium, Eopyrenula, Erythricium, Flavoplaca, Graphis, Heterocephalacria, Illosporiopsis, Kuettlingeria, Laetisaria, Lahmia, Lecania, Lecanora, Lepraria, Lichenoconium, Lichenostigma, Lichenothelia, Lobothallia, Montanelia, Peltigera, Pertusaria, Physcia, Physconia, Placidium, Placynthiella, Polyozosia, Pronectria, Protothelenella, Pterygiopsis, Punctelia, Ramalina, Rinodina, Scoliciosporum, Strangospora, Taeniolella, Talpapellis, Thelenella, Xylopsora, Verruculopsis та Verrucaria. Серед них 22 видів лишайників та ліхенофільних грибів є новими для Черкаської області, 18 видів – для Кіровоградської області, 13 видів – для Донецької області, 11 видів – для Івано-Франківської області, 5 видів – для Вінницької області, 4 види – для Харківської області, 3 види – для Тернопільської області, два видих нових – для Сумської та Житомирської областей, по одному виду – для Київської, Полтавської, Рівненської, Чернівецької та Херсонської областей.

New to Russia records of lichens and a lichenicolous fungus from the Kolguev Island (Russian Arctic)

Two species of lichens, Buellia insularis and Polyblastia cataractae, as well as a lichenicolous fungus Lasiosphaeriopsis lecanorae, were identified as new for Russia during the comprehensive studies of vegetation on the Kolguev Island. For each species, a brief description is given based on the specimens studied, differences from closely related species, ecological features, and global distribution are shown.

New Records of Lichenicolous Fungi Inhabiting Cladonia from India

New Records of Lichenicolous Fungi Inhabiting Cladonia from India

Дополнение к лихенобиоте о. Парамушир (Северные Курильские острова, Российский Дальний Восток)

The paper provides data on 143 species, one subspecies, and one variety of lichens, 13 species of lichenicolous fungi and one species of non-lichenized saprobic fungus from Paramushir Island. One hundred thirty-eight taxa are reported for this territory for the first time. Of them, Lecanora confusa is reported for the first time for Russia, eight species are new to the Russian Far East, 36 species and one variety are new to the Sakhalin Region, 20 species are listed for the first time for the Kuril Islands, and 72 species for Paramushir Island. Substrates and coordinates of collection sites are given for all species. The nearest known localities are given for species first found in the Kuril Islands, the Sakhalin Region or the Russian Far East.

Checklist of Basidiomycota and New Records from the Azores Archipelago

This paper presents an annotated checklist of the Basidiomycota taxa (including lichenicolous fungi and the subdivision Pucciniomycotina) from the Azores archipelago and reviews the published records to account for their taxonomic status. The number of Basidiomycota species recorded in the Azores has increased considerably during the 20th century and now stands at 544 species. This study provides distribution data and includes changes in the nomenclature of the listed taxa. Sampling campaigns contributed to 116 new records of Basidiomycota for the Azores archipelago. In addition, there were new records for eight islands: 162 species found for the first time on São Miguel Island, 55 species new to Santa Maria Island, 33 species new to Flores Island, 15 species new to Terceira Island, 9 species new to Pico Island, 17 species new to São Jorge Island, 4 species new to Graciosa Island, and 2 species new to Corvo Island. The transformation of vegetation cover in the archipelago has been very drastic, and this is reflected in the presence of many foreign fungal species on the islands. From these data, we conclude that within Macaronesia, the diversity of Basidiomycota in the Azores is more similar to that in Madeira than in the Canary Islands.

Research Advances in Taxonomy, Phylogeny, Ecology, and Distribution of the Genus Cladophialophora

The genus Cladophialophora was established in 1980. Prior to this study, a total of 63 species had been validated and assigned to this genus. The members of Cladophialophora have been recognized as human pathogens that cause chromoblastomycosis and various other skin diseases. Beyond its pathogenic role, some members of this genus are associated with a range of lifestyles, as phytopathogens, endophytic fungi, saprobic fungi, rock-inhabiting fungi, and lichenicolous fungi. In this study, we present background information and recent research progress regarding the genus Cladophialophora by elucidating its taxonomic history, species diversity, classification outline, ecology, and geographical distribution. Additionally, the phylogenetic placement of the members of this genus has been updated based on multi-gene phylogenetic analyses. Moreover, the issues and perspectives in this genus are summarized. This article provides researchers with valuable information and increases the understanding of Cladophialophora, which will be useful for further research (taxonomy, phylogeny, distribution, diversity, ecological roles and medical fields) in this genus.

Contribution to the Study of Lichenicolous Fungi from Northwest Iberian Peninsula (León and Lugo Provinces).

We have found 117 taxa of lichenicolous fungi in the studied area. In this paper, we describe five taxa: Arthonia boomiana on Nephromopsis chlorophylla, Lawalreea burgaziana on Platismatia glauca, Pronectria scrobiculatae on Lobarina scrobiculata, Trichonectria parmeliellae on Parmeliella testacea and Trichonectria rubefaciens ssp. cryptoramalinae on Ramalina. Furthermore, the next records are interesting chorologically from the Iberian Peninsula: Arthophacopsis parmeliarum, Catillaria lobariicola, Lichenopuccinia poeltii, Myxotrichum bicolor, Nanostictis christiansenii, Niesslia lobariae, Opegrpaha sphaerophoricola, Pronectria fragmospora, Rhymbocarpus aggregatus, R. neglectus, and Tremella cetrariicola.

Lithuanian lichens and lichenicolous fungi in the herbaria of the University of Tartu (Estonia) and the University of Latvia

Herbarium collections are particularly significant in countries where systematic studies of specific taxonomic groups have not been carried out, such as in the case of lichens in Lithuania. Collections prior to the 1990s are scarce, so all historical material is of great value. This paper presents the results of a study of lichen collections in the herbaria of the University of Tartu (TU) and the University of Latvia (RIG). A total of 425 herbarium envelopes (84 RIG and 341 TU) were examined. A total of 170 species were identified, including 157 lichen species, 12 lichenicolous and one non-lichenized saprobic fungi species. Nine lichen species were identified from envelopes that did not indicate the exact location except for the country (Lithuania). Two lichenicolous fungi, Endococcus nanellus and Stigmidium lecidellae, are new records for the country.

Лишайники и лихенофильные грибы северо-западной части Краснознаменского округа Калининградской области

This article is dedicated to the study of lichen biota as part of the research and conservation of biodiversity in the Kaliningrad region. Biological studies of little-known territories are a crucial component of the ecologically oriented development of the Kaliningrad region, especially for areas with heavily transformed landscapes. Expanding the understanding of the diversity and distribution of lichens plays an important role in nature conservation and supporting the biodiversity of the Kaliningrad region. The aim of the study was to examine the lichen biota of the northwestern part of the Krasnoznamensk municipal district (part of the Sheshupe ancient alluvial plain). This is the first such study for the Krasnoznamensk district. Field research was conducted in the vicinity of the western part of the Neman forest and the Velikoe bog in 2022 and 2023. Laboratory processing of the collected materials with species identification was carried out using standard methods. The collected field materials significantly enriched the lichen collection of the KLGU herbarium with new specimens. As a result of the study, one hundred and five species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi were identified for the northwestern part of the Krasnoznamensk district, eighty-two of which are reported for the first time for the district. Among the discovered species are rare lichens of the Kaliningrad region, as well as indicator species of minimally disturbed and old-growth forest communities. These data make a significant contribution to the understanding of lichens in the Kaliningrad region, filling long-standing gaps in lichen biota research in the area. Consequently, the number of known taxa in the lichen biota of the Krasnoznamensk district increased to one hundred and thirty-one species. Based on our results, further study of the lichen biota of the Krasnoznamensk district appears promising.