Lichen help

Justin Doherty2

Hi, I posted on this before but I am a primary school teacher and my class has insects which feed on lichen types like oakmoss that are found on tress. We are now running really low and wondering if anyone can help supply some? Here are some pictures of the lichen types we need, they can either be on twigs/branches or loose. I will happily pay for postage Hoping someone can help.

Thanks for any help.

Lyn

I do bear you in mind Justin, but having got to several years past retirement age, I don't do so much work now, the last lot I sent you was from a Cornish churchyard, probably the best place I've seen, but haven't had a job there since. 

I will look for some when I'm next out.

Last edited: 30 June 2017 15:55:27

Papi Jo

Justin "my class has insects which feed on lichen types like oakmoss that are found on trees"

I'm curious to know what species of insects are they?

Dovefromabove

If I remember correctly, they're a type of stick insect

https://www.keepinginsects.com/2017/02/how-to-get-the-lichen-color-morph-of-the-giant-prickly-stick-insect-extatosoma-tiaratum/ 

Papi Jo

@Justin,

Are those stick insects referred to by BL the ones you have? Can you post a photo please?

Lyn

They're gorgeous aren't they? ?

Justin Doherty2

That's them

Without the lichen they completely lose the coloration

Papi Jo

Lovely insect, for sure!

I hope it's not allergic to oakmoss, see this incredible piece of news: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/will-a-ban-on-oakmoss-kill-the-french-perfume-industry-9868986.html