Vulpicida [Cetraria] pinastri (Scopoli 1772) Mattsson & Lai 1993 (Family Parmeliaceae)

Protective Chemicals
Carotenoids Antheraxanthin,, Carotene, Lutein,
Neoxanthin, Violaxanthin, Zeaxanthin
Depsides Vulpinic Acid
Other Phenolic Acids Pinastric

Biotopes:
Spruce Forest
Microhabitat:
Picea abies

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Dead Gymnosperm Wood

Lichens of Belgium, Luxembourg and Northern France: Vulpicida pinastri
Last Dragon: Vulpicida pinastri


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