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Hammered Shield Lichen

Parmelia sulcata

Description:

Hammered Shield Lichen with ice crystals formed from the moisture.. Lichen has blue-gray lobes 1-5 mm wide with network of sharp ridges and depressions. Common

Habitat:

Trees.

Notes:

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds camouflage the outer surface of their nests with bits of Parmelia.

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2 Comments

doreen.chambers.14
doreen.chambers.14 9 years ago

I like the ice on the first two. Thanks.

Josh Asel
Josh Asel 9 years ago

That third picture is really nice.

Vermont, USA

Spotted on Dec 20, 2014
Submitted on Dec 20, 2014

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