Lichenologist 49, 4: 326 (2017).

Basionym: Lichina pygmaea var. intermedia C. Bab., in Hooker, Bot. Antarct. Voy. Erebus Terror 1839-1843, II, Fl. Nov.-Zeal.: 311 (1855).

Type locality: New Zealand, on rocks, Otago [=Dunedin], fertile, March, Dr. Lyall (BM - holotype). Not mentioned in checklist.

Note: Schultz (2017: 326) cites the authors as C. Bab. in Hook. f., Flora Nov.-Zeland., 2: 311 (1855).