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LacewingMAP:   9417
Province:   Northern Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2823BA
Observer:   Liebenberg Aletta Gesina
Date of record:   2016-01-10
Number of photos:   2
Notes:  
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:43
Sp. code:   321780
Species name:   Proctolyra sp.
Common name:  
Family:   Ascalaphidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-9417
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 9417 - photo: 1
VM-number: 9417 - photo: 2

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   Probably P. varii. Male needed to be sure. A female of this species that appears to be a Northern Cape endemic. Known from Kalahari Gemsbok Park, Tswalu, Vanzylsrus, with one record from the Western Cape. The males are characterized by long. lyrate ectoprocts - hence the name "Proctolyra" Larvae live upside down in hollows under stones and seem to be able to endure intense heat.
Date:   2016-01-10 15:42:06
Species name:   Proctolyra sp.
Species code:   321780

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