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Quamtana sp. B

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Subspecies

This species has not been formally described yet (see below); therefore no subordinate taxa can be described and named yet.

Synonyms

This species has been discovered by Huber et al. 2015, but unfortunately has not been formally described and named. The authors argue that the species should not be formally described until its geographic origins are known; this is unfortunate, because the species probably traces from somewhere on the African continent and until it can be "re-discovered" it will likely remain without a name for a very long time.

Identification

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Distribution

The species has been discovered in plant markets in Berlin. Because the genus Quamtana is otherwise only known from Africa, the species very likely has been introduced to Germany from Africa together with imported plants. The known populations in Germany are fully established and a further spreading to other suitable habitats in Germany (buildings, cellars etc.) is possible, especially because the present species appears to tolerate lower temperatures (approx. 16 °C; Huber et al. 2015)

Biology

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