Xya pfaendleri (Harz, 1970)


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Habitat:
Xya pfaendleri inhabits similar habitats as Xya variegata, namely sandy, open shores, but usually misses in drier areas.

Life cycle:
Similar to Xya variegata.

Endangerment factors:
Se Xya variegata.

Remarks:
The distribution is similar to Xya variegata from N-Africa across S-Europe to S-Asia. But according to present knowledge Xya pfaendleri seems to miss totally in e.g. France. But in SE-Central Europe it seems to be the more widespread species.



Xya variegata 
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