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jpjepilou
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 Hi,
I found this one in Abomey near Cotonou. I don't know in which family I can put it!
I need your help.
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 Try Hybobata
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 Thank you.
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 Hi,
I saw that Rainiera a is very close too.
Could it be this genus?
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 Yes, looks like Rainiera. However, according Vol. 3 of Afrotropical manual there is Hybobata and there isn't Rainiera in Africa.
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 Thank you for your time.
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