Barrow Island Ant Hunter
Emertonella
FP-9935
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2020)
Fauna Portal species: 9935
Emertonella FP-9935 male, dorsal (HBI 19173-10; Barrow Island, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2024)
Fauna Portal Image No. 8662Diagnosis
This species is, based on male pedipalp morphology, most similar to Emertonella FP-325, which has also been found on Barrow Island. However, the conductor is stronger in Emertonella FP-9935. The separate identity of both species has been confirmed with molecular methods. The female is currently unknown.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
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