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Yarrumia colensoi

Yarrumia colensoi is a species of lichen. It occurs in New Zealand, but is not endemic.

Description

This species is glaucous green, with a dimpled, wide, lobed upper surface. There are yellowish isidiate margins, and a light brown undersurface with pseudocyphellae.

Ecology

It is known to grow on southern beech, podocarps, and other trees.

Etymology

The species name is derived from William Colenso. The cave wētā Maotaweta virescens will feed on it in captivity.

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