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Lichen help
Justin Doherty2
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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.
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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
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?
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/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
@Justin,
Are those stick insects referred to by BL the ones you have? Can you post a photo please?
They're gorgeous aren't they? ?
That's them
Without the lichen they completely lose the coloration
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