synonymy
None
Diagnosis
This species looks like a small, dark hemerobiid. However, it has only a single radial sector (Rs) in the forewing and the individual wing cells are darker in the center than at the margins.
Type Depository
MNHN, Paris.
Type Locality
MADAGASCAR: Imanombo, 1901, Ch. Alluaud, unknown number of specimens in series.
Geographical Distribution
This species is endemic to Madagascar. At this time, it has been collected in the far southeastern part of the country, along the west coast, and near Mahajanga in the northwest part of the country.
Temporal Distribution
December, January, February, March.
Elevation
180 m.
Remarks
Spongilla-fly larvae are predators of freshwater sponges, and as just are secondary indicators of water quality.
This is the only species of spongilla-fly known from Madagascar.
References
Navás, L. 1910. HemerÓbidos (Ins. Neur.) nuevos con la clave de las tribus y géneros de la familia. Brotéria (ZoolÓgica) 99:69-90.