Corticolous on mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus subsp. ramiflorus) - growing admixed with a liverwort mat of mostly Metzgeria furcata. Locally common. Thallus finely isidate, apothecia orange-brown to dark red.

Noted for Farewell Spit - Wharariki Bioblitz 2019.

Specimen collected.