[Taxacom] Anthribidae (Coleoptera)

[Doug Yanega]

On 2/28/16 4:57 PM, Jose Ricardo M Mermudes wrote:
> Hi taxacomers
>
> I have worked with the systematic of Anthribidae (Coleoptera) since my PhD
> thesis. And now, I am leading a project on a morphological and molecular
> analysis of the family. For this reason, I write to ask for help in getting
> any relevant material of Anthribidae that  you may have access in their
> collections, adults and larvae especially preserved in alcohol for later
> DNA extraction.
>
What is the status of the permitting regulations for shipment of 
biological specimens into and out of Brazil? The last I heard, the 
amount of paperwork involved was considerable. This is extremely 
important, because of the potential risk of impoundment by Customs agents.

Sincerely,

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Doug Yanega      Dept. of Entomology       Entomology Research Museum
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