Paralaoma servilis (Shuttleworth, 1852)

Description

Christensen et al. (2012).

Distribution

Native to New Zealand, widespread worldwide (Christensen et al. 2012). In Chile this species has been found only on Easter Island (39°48 ʹ S, 73°14 ʹ W), Región de Valparaiso (Kirch et al. 2009).

Possible mechanism of introduction/Status

Human transportation/established (Kirch et al. 2009).

Remarks

Detritivore, invasive. This species has a historically complex taxonomy (Falkner et al. 2002). EA, I.

Family GASTROCOPTIDAE Pilsbry, 1918