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 Lonchaeidae, Polynesia
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| basti_st |
Posted on 23-11-2021 01:47
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Member Location: PF & NZ Posts: 35 Joined: 30.06.21 |
Hi, I identified this species as a Lonchaeidae. So far, there are no records of any species in this family from French Polynesia. Can anyone help me with subfamily/ genus or help pointing me in a direction where I might find this species? Thanks for any input and help Best Sebastian basti_st attached the following image:  [212.36Kb] Edited by basti_st on 23-11-2021 01:47 |
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| Iain MacGowan |
Posted on 23-11-2021 10:47
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 Member Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 456 Joined: 25.11.04 |
Hello Sebastian I have done work on Pacific Island Lonchaeidae - but I dont recognise this one - I am still not 100% sure its a lonchaeid. Some lateral or head photos would be useful Iain Iain MacGowan |
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| basti_st |
Posted on 23-11-2021 20:18
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Member Location: PF & NZ Posts: 35 Joined: 30.06.21 |
Hi Iain, thanks for your reply. Hope these images help. Best, Sebastian
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| basti_st |
Posted on 23-11-2021 20:21
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Member Location: PF & NZ Posts: 35 Joined: 30.06.21 |
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| Iain MacGowan |
Posted on 23-11-2021 22:11
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Member Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 456 Joined: 25.11.04 |
Sebastian - thanks - that's better. I can see now its a Lamprolonchaea species which is not surprising given the location. Your specimen is a female - only males are identifiable - so if you find one I would be happy to have a look at it best wishes .......... Iain Iain MacGowan |
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| basti_st |
Posted on 24-11-2021 05:39
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Member Location: PF & NZ Posts: 35 Joined: 30.06.21 |
Iain, thanks for the ID help! I know that Lamprolonchaea metatarsata has been reported from the Cook Islands, but a thorough examination of this specimen might nevertheless be valuable. Unfortunately, I only have collected this one female so far. If your offer to help still stands later, I'd get back to you once I find a male in one of my traps. Best |
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| Iain MacGowan |
Posted on 24-11-2021 11:09
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Member Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 456 Joined: 25.11.04 |
There are many lLamprolonchaea sp in the Pacific - and many island endemics - so yes always interested to see them Just send me a private message if you want to get in contact ...... Iain
Iain MacGowan |
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