Bibliotheca Lichenol. 44: 58 (1991).

Basionym: Verrucaria hyalospora Nyl., Expos. Synopt. Pyrenocarp.: 48 (1858).

Type locality: USA, New England ["Nova Anglia"], New Hampshire ?, E. Tuckerman 142 (H-NYL 1251 - holotype).

Distribution: North America, Austria.

Note: Tuckerman collected intensely at Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, probably also this type.