Lichenologist 40, 4: 349 (2008).

Basionym: Lecidea breviuscula var. glaucella Vain., Dansk bot. Ark. 4, 11: 21 (1926).

Type locality: Mexico, Veracruz, Mirador, August 1841, Liebmann 7381a (TUR-VAIN 34026 - holotype).