Quick question - Hongsloi II?

[Duffmanj]

Just a quick one - I've had a browse and can't find any specific info. on the difference in Hongsloi/Hongsloi form II (2).

I'm guessing that this is some kind of colour morph or bred-out form, but can someone point me in the direction of (or explain) the actual differences?

Thanks!

 

[Mike Wise]

A. hongsloi II is a commercial name for very red color morphs produced from various forms/populations of A. cf. hongsloi. The hongsloi-complex is in dire need for re-examination. There appear to be many more species in it than just A. hongsloi (sensu lato) and A. helkeri.

 

[Duffmanj]

Great, thanks for the info Mike.

If you come across any information or news on this complex I would be very interested to read it.

Cheers.

 

[Mike Wise]

Right now the best information is in Koslowski (2002). It discusses many of the hongsloi-complex forms/populations.