Thanks so much! I wasnt expecting that kind of attention, haha. :)

Yes, it grows in a similar environment as spanish moss, but it is NOT the same. I actually picked quite a bit of spanish moss out of what I was collecting. Now, spanish moss MAY be good for something, but other than feeding it to my goats, I dont know what. This is the smallish furry looking lichen that grows directly on the tree.
Not my pic, but here is one showing the usnea, which is quite a bit smaller than spanish moss:

Anyway, thanks for stopping by! :D