Proposal to conserve the name Verrucaria subcerasi (Arthopyrenia subcerasi) against Arthopyrenia subalbicans (lichenized Ascomycota: Arthopyreniaceae)

Abstract

Examination of historical samples of Arthopyrenia subalbicans Bagl. & Carestia during a visit to the lichen herbarium at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, showed that it falls within the current concept of the epiphytic Arthopyrenia subcerasi (Vain.) Zahlbr., a name lectotypified by Coppins.