Strongylostoma elongatum elongatum Hofsten, 1907

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Synonyms: Mesostoma bologoviense Plotnikow, 1906

Locality. Temporary pools on Mount Kavul and Mount Shekhanya, Lower Galilee. Material. Many individuals, live observations, squash preparations, photographs. Ecological features. Strongylostoma elongatum elongatum was found during the spring (March 2002) in the largest pools of the study area.

Strongylostoma elongatum elongatum is known from Europe (Luther, 1963; Gamo & Noreña-Janssen, 1998) and USA (Kolasa et al., 1987). This is the first record for Israel.