Synonymy
None
Diagnosis
This is a large, broad-winged species with abundant speckled spots on both wings. The extension at the base of the hind margin of the forewing is reduced to a small, rounded lobe.
Type Depository
RML, Leydon.
Type Locality
Madagascar: (no specific locality, no date), Rene Martin, 1 male, 1 female syntypes.
Geographical Distribution
This species is endemic to Madagascar and is seldom collected. Its distribution appears to be confined to forested areas.
Temporal Distribution
December - January.
Elevation
550 m.
Remarks
There is a good description of this species in Tjeder & Hansson (1992).
References
Tjeder, B. and C. Hansson. 1992. The Ascalaphidae of the Afrotropical Region (Neuroptera). Entomologica scandinavica. Supplement No. 41.
van der Weele, H. W. 1908 [1909.01.05]. Ascalaphiden. Collections Zoologiques du Baron Edm. de Selys Longchamps. Catalogue Systématique et Descriptif 8:1-326. 254 text figures and 2 plates with 30 figures.