Dick,

I did note from Reeve's descriptions where the specimens came from, but
didn't know the disposition of the various sources he used.  You have
brought me a lot closer to the end of my search, thank you very much!

Phil



On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Richard Petit wrote:

> Phil:
>
> I hate to dash your hopes, but writing around to museums probably
> would be a
> big waste of time. Did you not note where Reeve obtained these
> species?
>
> P. coccinata was stated to be from his own collection so it was
> probably
> sold.  It may have been labeled as type when sold as Reeve was aware
> that
> they were worth more! If still extant it could be anywhere.
>
> P. fuscata was in the collection of the German Counsel, Gruner. His
> collection was sold in 1857 and its whereabouts is unknown although it
> was
> supposedly sold as a collection.
>
> Sorry I cannot hold out much hope for the success of your search.
>
> Good luck.
>
> dick
>
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