Subterranean Silverfish Nicoletiidae gen. indet. FP-11031
Discoverer: G. Smith (2021)

Fauna Portal species: 11031
Family: Nicoletiidae


FP-11031

Nicoletiidae gen. indet. FP-11031 female, dorsal (HBI N25797-1)

Image: V.W. Framenau (2021)

Fauna Portal Image No. 1242

Diagnosis

This species of silverfish is represented by a female that cannot be identified at the genus or species level. It may belong to the  genus Metrinura [Subnicoletiinae] or Lepidospora (Brinckina) [Coletiniinae]. Identification requires examination of the urosternite, i.e. if it is subdivided into separate sternum and coxites. The urosternite of this species is concealed under the legs and would only become clearly distinct after dissection (G. Smith, pers. comm. to V.W. Framenau).

Fauna Portal Reference

1 ♀
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Harry Butler Institute
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N25797-1
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20.01.21
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Australia
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Western Australia
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ca. 80 km  WNW Tom Price
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troglofauna trap

Australia

  • Western Australia

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Volker Framenau, 30 July 2021