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Habitats (Current Names)


This table shows the principal habitats in which the species are usually found, however, they may occur occasionally in other habitats. The symbols do not indicate abundance, only preferences. Refer to maps for distribution.


AcR on acid rocks, walls, stone, tiles etc.
OpT on deciduous trees at woodland edges and in open parkland and orchards
Coa coastal
AcB on acid bark (pH 3-3.5)
Mon in montane regions
Lig on lignum
NuE on nutrient-enriched trees and rocks (pH 4-6)
TwB on twigs and small branches
Cal on Calluna
Bry overgrowing bryophytes
AHW in ancient or humid woodland
WCa in willow carr
Ter terricolous
Con on conifers

F = Frequent
O = Occasional
R = Rare

AcROpTCoaAcBMonLigNuETwBCalBryAHWWCaTerCon
acetabulum F    F       


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