Recorded only from County Antrim, L. subintricata is a poorly-known taxon. Included among the diverse, wood- and bark-inhabiting Lecanora saligna group, it has discs (<1mm diam.) with bluish pruina and small spores (2.5–4.5µm wide).

Key characteristics

• Belonging to the Lecanora saligna complex of small, wood-inhabiting crustose lichens
• Discs small, with bluish pruina and very small spores (usually in the range 6–8.5µm long).

Original text submitted by Vince J. Giavarini