Subterranean Silverfish Nicoletiidae gen. indet. FP-11031

Discoverer: G. Smith (2021)

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).

• Western Australia