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<p>Indeed, very sad news. I hope, anyone who knew him very well, will write his biography? </p>
<p>Last couple of years he already did not really reply to emails and also ZIN lost contact with him for quite a long time. Untill, suddenly, Kuznetzov moved his full collection to the ZIN, last year. The collection includes many type specimens, but some of those are still missing. </p>
<p>Would anyone know where the holotype of <em>Pelecocera persiana</em> Kuznetzov, 1989 is at present, I would be very grateful to be informed!</p>
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<p>André</p>
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<p>Francis Gilbert schreef op 09-09-2020 11:07:</p>
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