Synonyms

None.

Diagnosis

In Mallada the male has a tignum and a short, trifid gonapsis.

Type Depository

MNHN, Paris.

Type Locality

MADAGASCAR: Toliara Province, Tsihombe District, Beloha, 1 female.

Geographical Distribution

This species is endemic to Madagascar.  It has only been collected in the southern part of the country.

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Temporal Distribution

October and November.

Elevation

Known collecting localities appear to be at low elevations.

Remarks

From Hölzel & Duelli (1990) "The eggs are green and deposited singly. The larva is a trash carrier with reddish-brown body markings." There is a photo of the larva in Hölzel & Duelli (1990).

I have been unable to find any good descriptions or illustrations of the adult.

References

Hölzel, H. and Duelli, P. 1990. Remarks on the Chrysopidae of Madagascar (Insecta: Neuroptera). Pp. 271-275 in Mansell, M. W.; Aspöck, H. (eds.). Advances in Neuropterology. Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Neuropterology (3-4 February 1988, Berg en Dal, Kruger National Park, South Africa). South African Department of Agricultural Development, Pretoria. 298 pp. 4 figures.

Navás, L. 1924. Algunos insectos del Museo de París. 2.a serie [IIa]. Brotéria (ZoolÓgica) 21:99-114. 5 figures.