Nova Hedwigia 9: 30 (1965).

Basionym: Parmelia muscigena Ach., Lich. Univ.: 472 (1810).

Type: Habitat inter et supra muscos putrefactos ad rupes Vallis Salvan Helvetiae, Schleicher; Hispaniae, Lagasca.

Type locality: Switzerland, Spain. Lectotype?