Lampyris algerica subsp. occidentalis, Geisthardt, 1983
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Lampyris algerica subsp. occidentalis |
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L. algerica occidentalis Geisthardt, 1983 View in CoL
Lampyris algerica occidentalis Geisthardt, 1983: 29 View in CoL . Loc. typ. “ Marokko, Hoher Atlas , Glauoua-Gebiet, Tizi-n-Tichka-Pass, Tadderte 1500–1800 m NN” (4.-6.VII.1975, leg. DE FREINA (CT)
Distribution. Endemic of Morocco (Atlas). Probably only in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains ( Geisthardt 1983).
information “Barbaria, Alger ” is probably an error ( Geisthardt 1983). However, the type locality remains uncertain ( Fanti & Parisi 2024), and based on Geisthardt (1983), the aedeagus appears also similar to Lampyris exilis .
It is therefore not at all clear whether it is a North African, Asiatic (Near Eastern), or even Sub-Saharan species; therefore, the synonymy with Lampyris nervosa is only hypothetical and remains doubtful. Here it is provisionally listed in this catalog as a bona species without, however, officially changing the taxonomy.
Fanti F., Parisi F. 2024. An updated checklist of the Sub-Saharan fireflies (Coleoptera, Lampyridae) with taxonomic notes. Self-Publishing, Cetona, Tuscany, Italy, 7.03. 2024 - 12 AM (UTC + 1), 61 pp. [ISBN: 979 - 8 - 89170 - 085 - 7; Electronic copies: PDF / A format; public domain].
Geisthardt M. 1983. Beitrag zur Revision der Gattung Lampyris MULLER, 1764 I. Zur Kenntnis einiger nordafrikanischer und mediterraner Arten (Coleoptera, Lampyridae). Mitteilungen der Munchner Entomologischen Gesellschaft, 73: 23 - 44.
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Lampyris algerica subsp. occidentalis
Fanti, Fabrizio 2024 |
Lampyris algerica occidentalis
Geisthardt M. 1983: 29 |