Here's the original description -- it was a subspecies:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8514633
Subsequent illustration of the radula, also referencing the Townsend collection:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/10576549
Somewhat surprising that the holotype is elusive, given the popularity of this family.
--Alan Kabat



    On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 04:19:04 PM EST, Greg Curry Sr <[log in to unmask]> wrote:  
 
  Hi Mr. Carl
I will need to look up the codes and read them but here's what I have....
Aurinia kieneri ethelea subspecies
The Nautilus Vol67 pg1
and in this paper it says the holotype was in the Townsend Collection..
Thanks for your help and information
Greg
     On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 02:31:53 PM EST, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:  
 
 Greg,
I'm a land snail guy, but also a retired lawyer and a nerd on the Rules of Zoological Nomenclature.Your mention of S. d. k. ethylae raised a question in my mind: was the name published as an infrasubspecific taxon, thus raising the question of whether the name was properly published for purposes of zoological nomenclature (see Art. 45.5 and 45.6 of the Code). The name doesn't show up in MolluscaBase.
Carl Christensen


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From: "Greg Curry Sr" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [CONCH-L] TOWNSEND COLLECTION

Hi Everybody
I'm looking for information on the Ethel L Townsendcollection..
I'm looking to find the holotype of Scaphella (Aurinia) dubiakieneri ethylae which was in that private collection.
Best Regards
Greg

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