Synonyms

None

Diagnosis

Males of this species have a distinctive, unique horn between the antennal bases.  Unfortunately, females are indistinguishable from those of the Malagasy species without the antennal horn.  Male genitalia show considerable variability (Meinander, 1998).

Type Depository

MNHN, Paris.

Type Locality

MADAGASCAR: Plateau Soalindrana, 2060 m, 14-17 January 1958, 1 male.

Geographical Distribution

This species is endemic to Madagascar and appears to be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.

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Temporal Distribution

This species can be found as adults in all months of the year.

Elevation

From 10 to 2400 m.  Although sometimes found at lower elevations, most records are for elevations at or above 900 m.

Remarks

This species is very common at Ranomafana National Park.

References

Meinander, M. 1972. A revision of the family Coniopterygidae (Planipennia). Acta Zoologica Fennica 136:1-357. 223 figures.

Meinander, M. 1974. Coniopterygidae from Madagascar (Neuroptera). Notulae Entomologicae 54:60-63. 1 figure.

Meinander, M. 1998. Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera) from southern and eastern Africa. African Entomology 6:117-146. 20 figures.

Presented by

Norman D. Penny

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