Helminthoglyptidae
Helminthoglyptidae

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Epiphragmophora argentina
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Epiphragmophora argentina (Orbigny, 1835)
The 100 or so species of Epiphragmophora in South America, the shell of E. argentina is one of the most solid. Pale mauve coloring on top.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  24-26mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine / Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:This species generally has flaws on the body whorl.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora hieronymi
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Epiphragmophora hieronymi (Döering)
A rare and beautiful species with a bold band of black bordered by white. Endemic to a limited area in San Luis Province.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  24-27mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:Shallow, almost imperceptible flaws.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $25.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora puntana
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Epiphragmophora puntana (Holmberg, 1912)
Endemic to the beautiful and remote mountains of Salta Province.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  24-26mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Extremely minor flaws only visible under hand magnification.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $12.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora rathymos
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Epiphragmophora rathymos (Holmberg, 1912)
Rare species inhabiting very high elevations of Catamarca Province.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  26-28mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:With periostracum.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $20.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora trenquelleonis
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Epiphragmophora trenquelleonis (Grateloup, 1851)
Shiny amber colored and banded species from Cordoba Province
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  24-26mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine / Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Very minor flaws typical for these rock dwellers.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $10.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora tranquelleonis hidalgonis
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Epiphragmophora tranquelleonis hidalgonis (Döering, 1875)
A semi-translucent, localized form from Cordoba Province.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  23-25mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Very minor dings that would be expected from a fragile shell such as this.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $15.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora trigammephora
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Epiphragmophora trigammephora (Orbigny, 1835)
One of the rarest Epiphragmophora species found in Argentina. Lives at elevations over 4000 feet above sea level.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Argentina
  • SIZE:  24-26mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine++ / Gem
  • DESCRIPTION:The shell sculpture appears to be ribbed from strong radiating spiral striae.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $30.00   Convert Currency

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Epiphragmophora zilchi
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Epiphragmophora zilchi (Weyrauch, 1960)
Limited to the high elevations of the Andes Mountains.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Peru
  • SIZE:  18-20mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+/Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:Shiny species with alternating light and dark bands.
  • DATA:  Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $5.00   Convert Currency

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Helminthoglypta ayersiana
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Helminthoglypta ayersiana (Newcomb, 1861)
Endemic to San Miguel Island and surrounding islands off Ventura County. These are from an old collection.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  California
  • SIZE:  18-23mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:
  • DATA:  Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $5.00   Convert Currency

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Helminthoglypta diabloensis
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Helminthoglypta diabloensis (Cooper, 1866)
Uncommon species from Northern California.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  California
  • SIZE:  17-18mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Gem
  • DESCRIPTION:With periostracum
  • DATA:  Detailed
  • NOTES:  Limited number available.
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  SOLD   Convert Currency
Helminthoglypta exarata
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Helminthoglypta exarata (Pfeiffer, 1857)
Malleated surface sculpture.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  California
  • SIZE:  24-27mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:Nice specimens with periostracum intact.
  • DATA:  Detailed
  • NOTES:  The very appropriate species name "exarata" comes from the Latin Exaratus, meaning furrowed, or rutted and wrinkled. Known only from the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding region.
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Helminthoglypta nickliniana
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Helminthoglypta nickliniana (Lea, 1838)
Dwarf form from San Mateo County.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  California
  • SIZE:  17-18mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With periostracum
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $5.00   Convert Currency

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Helminthoglypta tudiculata
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Helminthoglypta tudiculata (Binney, 1843)
A Southern California species.
  • FAMILY:  HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  California
  • SIZE:  27-28mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:With periostracum
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (U.S. Dollars):  $6.00   Convert Currency

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