Seychelles/Aust/SAmer

[Ralph W. Holzenthal]

Dear Taxacomers:

The caddisfly family Atriplectididae (Insecta:  Trichoptera) contains two
monobasic genera - Atriplectides dubius from Tasmania and SE Australia and
Hughscottiella auricapilla from the Seychelles (Mahe).  We have discovered the
family in South America and have specimens (representing at least 2 species
possibly belonging to a new genus) from Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and SE Brazil.

Does anyone know of any other animals or plants displaying a similar
distribution (Seychelles-Australia-South America)?  Assistance in locating
references to this pattern, including those related to historical biogeography,
would be most appreciated.  Thank you.

Ralph Holzenthal


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Ralph W. Holzenthal
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