Firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) (orange), Acarospora (brown), Acarospora or Pleopsideum (yellow) and Lecidea(?)(black) lichens on sandstone rocks of a bridge in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 13, 2018
Firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) on erosion control stones in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 23, 2019
Firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) on concrete enforcement of a sandy road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 29, 2018
Firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) on brick and cement outer surface of a water cistern in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 29, 2018
Firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) on a piece of petrified wood in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 4, 2021
Texture of firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) on a piece of petrified wood in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 4, 2021
Close-up of firedot lichen Xanthocarpia crenulatella (Caloplaca crenulatella) on a piece of petrified wood in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 4, 2021
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) on a wet tombstone in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Anderson, Texas, December 31, 2018
Cracked lichen Acarospora novomexicana (yellow) and firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) (red) on granite in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) around a decoration on a tombstone in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Anderson, Texas, December 31, 2018
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) on a marble rose in Boonville Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, December 8, 2018
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) on a wet tombstone with an inscription in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Anderson, Texas, December 31, 2018
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) on handshake symbol on a tomb in City Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, December 8, 2018
Cracked lichen Acarospora novomexicana (yellow) and firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) (red) on pink granite of Freshman Mountain in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Large granite stone covered by cracked lichen Acarospora novomexicana (yellow) and firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) (red) on Freshman Mountain in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Dark brown crustose lichen Caloplaca growing on a yellow dispersed lichen Acarospora (cobblestone, or cracked lichen) in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Orange apothecia of bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on bark of hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 1, 2019
Grey crustose lichen Aspicilia with orange firedot lichen Caloplaca on granite in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Orange apothecia of bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2019
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima) in ultraviolet light on a concrete path in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 19, 2024
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima) on a concrete path in ultraviolet light in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 15, 2024
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis and brown Caloplaca on pink granite in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on a sandstone outcrop at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 26, 2020
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) on a granite tomb both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Anderson, Texas, November 9, 2024
Granite tombstone with sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Anderson, Texas, November 9, 2024
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone at the road descent at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone outcrops in an oak and red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019
Sidewalk firedot lichen (Xanthocarpia feracissima, Caloplaca feracissima) on a tombstone when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Anderson, Texas, November 9, 2024
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) and other lichens on sandstone outcrops in an oak and red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019
Crust of firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone outcrops in an oak and red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019
Firedot lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (Squamulea subsoluta, Caloplaca irrubescens) on limestone near the river in Pedernales Falls State Park. Johnson City, Texas, January 11, 2019
Orange firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) on granite in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on bark of hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 1, 2019
Texture of bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on bark of hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 1, 2019
Pattern of bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on bark of hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 1, 2019
Firedot lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (Squamulea subsoluta, Caloplaca irrubescens) on a granite tombstone in old Port Sullivan cemetery, west from Hearne. Texas, January 8, 2019
Firedot lichen Caloplaca subsoluta (Squamulea subsoluta, Caloplaca irrubescens) with black prothallus on a granite tomb in old Port Sullivan cemetery, west from Hearne. Texas, January 8, 2019
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 28, 2021
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 13, 2019
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, December 25, 2021
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone outcrops at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 5, 2020
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone outcrops at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 19, 2019
Apothecia of firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) with apothecia on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Grey crustose lichen Aspicilia with firedot lichen Caloplaca on granite in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Peppered rock-shield lichen (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) and firedot lichen Caloplaca on a tomb in City Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, January 3, 2019
Bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on a hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2019
Texture of bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on a hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2019
Close up of bark sulphur-firedot lichen (Gyalolechia flavorubescens, Caloplaca flavorubescens) on a hackberry tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 3, 2019
Firedot lichen Caloplaca on a tomb in City Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, December 8, 2018
Orange apothecia of firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on a tomb in Independence Cemetery. Texas, March 26, 2024
Firedot lichen (Caloplaca) in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Orange crustous lichen Caloplaca on a sandstone rock at Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 14, 2024
Golden moonglow lichen (Dimelaena oreina, greenish grey) and firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone of Fehr s Overlook Shelter in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, January 21, 2023
Firedot lichen Caloplaca on granite stone in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019
Patch of cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone bench near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, January 21, 2023
Firedot lichen (Caloplaca) and peppered rock-shield (Xanthoparmelia conspersa) on a tomb in City Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, January 17, 2023
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone outcrops in an oak and red cedar forest at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019
Orange Caloplaca lichen on a sandstone rock in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 21, 2020
Firedot lichen (Caloplaca) on a petrified wood stump on the university golf course at crossing of Texas Avenue and New Main Drive. College Station, Texas, February 26, 2019
Red firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea appressa (Caloplaca appressa)(?) on granite in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea brouardii (Caloplaca brouardii)(?) with isidia in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on a horizontal surface of a tomb in Boonville Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, January 27, 2019
Firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea brouardii (Caloplaca brouardii)(?) on granite stone in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) covering a horizontal surface of a tomb in Boonville Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, January 27, 2019
Details of firedot lichen Squamulea squamosa (Caloplaca squamosa) on a horizontal surface of a tomb in Boonville Cemetery. Bryan, Texas, January 27, 2019
Firedot lichen (Caloplaca) on stones for road erosion control in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 23, 2019
Sidewalk firedot (Xanthocarpia feracissima) with other crustose lichens in ultraviolet light on a concrete path in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, August 22, 2024
Isidious firedot lichen Fulgogasparrea brouardii (Caloplaca brouardii)(?) together with other crustose lichens in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Fredericksburg, Texas, December 25, 2018
Texture of sidewalk firedot (Xanthocarpia feracissima) with other crustose lichens in ultraviolet light on a concrete path in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, August 22, 2024
Steel bridge in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 20, 2011
Orange leaves of elm taken from Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 5, 2014
Firedot lichen (Caloplaca) on a wooden bench in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, March 17, 2022
Red leaves of some large spurge (Euphorbia) on a bridge in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 11, 2024
Cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 28, 2021
Back lit orange leaves of elm taken from Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 5, 2014
Orange apothecia of brick-spored firedot lichen Brigantiaea leucoxantha on a tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 5, 2019
Caloplaca (orange) lichen on a roadside stone on north shore of Lake Somerville near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 15, 2018
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Pattern of cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis(?) on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 28, 2021
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, December 25, 2021
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on a sandstone rock at an overlook point in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 13, 2019
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone of Fehr s Overlook Shelter in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Faded yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 13, 2019
Texture of yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on a sandstone rock at an overlook point in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 23, 2020
Close up of yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Pattern of yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Patch of cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis on sandstone bench near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, February 28, 2021
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis in partial shade on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis in partial shade on sandstone near Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Some brown Acarospora(?) lichen on granite cliffs in Monrepos Park in Vyborg. Russia, May 24, 2019
Texture of yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis in partial shade on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Close up of yellow cobblestone lichen Acarospora socialis in partial shade on sandstone of Lost Pines Overlook in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 14, 2019
Orange-brown disks of fruiting bodies (apothecia) of crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
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