Thallus is squamulose, green to grey green, forming large and dense patches on decaying logs. Podetia grey-green, slender, tapering to a point or terminating in a very narrow cup no wider than the podetium; apothecia not seen.
Red and black legs. White triangle on top of abdomen.
Red and black legs. White triangle on top of abdomen.
Red and black legs. White triangle on top of abdomen.
In honor of Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21). I wanted to post pictures of one of the rarest squirrels I have seen. As some of you are already starting January 21, I am posting it now. This tiny adult squirrel is 5-6" long (12-15 cm) excluding the tail which is about the same length but is normally carried in typical squirrel fashion, curled above the body. The ground color is dark brown with light brown, black and silver hairs sparsely appearing on the top, sides and tail, while the underside is light brown to gray. There is a small white/yellowish spot behind each ear (foto #2).
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