Synonyms
None.
Diagnosis
This species has small pigment spots at the end of anal veins, at CuP-1A crossvein, and at the base of the intramedian cell. the antennae are shiny black. However, the most distinctive feature is that when alive, individuals of this species have bright red abdomens (personal communication, Keve Ribardo).
Type Depository
USNM, Washington, D.C.
Type Locality
MADAGASCAR: Fianarantsoa Province, 7 km W of Ranomafana, 1100 m, 8-21 October 1988, W.E. Steiner, 1 female (at light).
Geographical Distribution
At this time, this species is only known from Ranomafana National Park.
Temporal Distribution
October, November, December.
Elevation
900 to 1100 m.
Remarks
Although species of Belonopterygini are normally found in drier habitats, this species is found in the relatively moist eastern forest. However, adults only seem to be present during the height of the dry season at the park.
References
Hölzel, H.and Ohm, P. 1995. Vier neue Chrysopidae-Spezies aus der Madagassis (Neuroptera). Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen 47:112-118. 30 figures.