Mycologia 74, 4: 663 (1982).

Protolog type data: USA. North Carolina. Onslow County: between Folkstone and Holly Ridge. Culberson & Culberson 18539. DUKE (holotypus).

Type locality: USA, North Carolina, Onslow County, between Folkstone and Holly Ridge, altitude unknown, date unknown, W. L. Culberson & C. F. Culberson 18539 (DUKE - holotype; recipients of Vezda: Lichenes Selecti Exsiccati).

Type locality coordinates: 34°42'36"N, 77°24'36"W; 34.71°, -77.41°.

Molecular barcode: Data lacking.

Thallus: dimorphous, primary squamules 0.5-1 mm broad at maturity, esorediate or with few to relatively many granular soredia on the edges and lower surfaces, bearing erect, sessile or slightly stalked pycnidia, 0.3-0.5 mm tall with conidia under 1 x 5-9-13 µm.