in Thell, Randlane, Saag & Kärnefelt, Mycol. Progr. 4, 4: 311 (2005).

Basionym: Tuckneraria ahtii Randlane & Saag, Acta Bot. Fennica 150: 147 (1994).

Type: China, Prov. Yunnan, Lijang County, Mt. Yulongshan, lower central E slope, Ganheba, on Abies, 3250 m, 23 April 1987, T. Ahti, J.-B. Chen & L.-S. Wang 46649 (H - holotype, TU - isotype).
Coordinates: 27°06'N, 100°14'E.