Subterranean Silverfish
Nicoletiidae gen. indet.
FP-11031
Discoverer: G. Smith (2021)
Fauna Portal species: 11031
Nicoletiidae gen. indet. FP-11031 female, dorsal (HBI N25797-1)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2021)
Fauna Portal Image No. 1242Diagnosis
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
Australia
- Western Australia
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