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Lonchaeidae, Polynesia
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Hi, I identified this species as a Lonchaeidae. So far, there are no records of any species in this family from French Polynesia. Can anyone help me with subfamily/ genus or help pointing me in a direction where I might find this species?

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Hello Sebastian

I have done work on Pacific Island Lonchaeidae - but I dont recognise this one - I am still not 100% sure its a lonchaeid. Some lateral or head photos would be useful
Iain
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Hi Iain, thanks for your reply. Hope these images help. Best, Sebastian
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Sebastian - thanks - that's better. I can see now its a Lamprolonchaea species which is not surprising given the location. Your specimen is a female - only males are identifiable - so if you find one I would be happy to have a look at it
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Iain, thanks for the ID help! I know that Lamprolonchaea metatarsata has been reported from the Cook Islands, but a thorough examination of this specimen might nevertheless be valuable. Unfortunately, I only have collected this one female so far. If your offer to help still stands later, I'd get back to you once I find a male in one of my traps.

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There are many lLamprolonchaea sp in the Pacific - and many island endemics - so yes always interested to see them Just send me a private message if you want to get in contact ...... Iain
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