in Arup, Søchting & Frödén, Nordic J. Bot. 31: 73 (2013).

Basionym: Lecanora xantholyta Nyl., Flora, Regensburg 62: 361 (1879).

Type: United Kingdom, Anglia, Holmes (H-NYL 3040 - holotype).

Type locality: United Kingdom, England, Holmes (H-NYL 3040 - holotype).