Opuscula Philolichenum 6: 13 (2009).
Protologue type data: Type: U.S.A. North Carolina. Graham Co.: Nantahala National Forest, Cherohala Skyway [NC 143], Mudd Gap, elev. 1388 m., Fagus-dominated hardwood forest, on bole of fallen Fagus, 1.x.1997, R. C. Harris 41044 (NY, holotype).
Type locality: USA, North Carolina, Graham County, Nantahala National Forest, Cherohala Skyway [NC 143], Mudd Gap, 1388 m, Fagus-dominated hardwood forest, on bole of fallen Fagus, 1 October 1997, R. C. Harris 41044 (NY - holotype).