The type specimen was collected in India, specifically in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, 17 km (11 mi) before Malari on the way to Niti at an altitude of 2,462 m (8,077 ft).

[2] The thallus of Rusavskia indochinensis can span several centimetres, with individual thalline lobes measuring between 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in) in length.

[2] Rusavskia indochinensis shares similarities with members of the genus Zeroviella, particularly Z. digitata, Z. domogledensis, and Z. papillifera.

When compared to Zeroviella digitata, which is native to southeastern Europe, R. indochinensis has larger measurements of its lobes and secondary sublobules.

While its presence has been recorded in India and China, its distribution remains scattered and sporadic across the southern part of the Asian continent.