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Lateral view of Nimboa natalensis.

Known Madagascar distribution of Nimboa natalensis.

Synonyms

None

Diagnosis

This species is easily separated from the only other species of Nimboa in Madagascar by the dark spots along the wing veins and at vein forks.

Type Depository

EML, Lund, Sweden.

Type Locality

SOUTH AFRICA: Natal, 1 female.

Geographical Distribution

Previously known from SOUTH AFRICA.  In MADAGASCAR, collected in scattered localities in the southern and western parts of the country.

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Temporal Distribution

October, November, and December.

Elevation

43 to 825 m.

Tjeder, B. 1957. Neuroptera-Planipennia. The Lace-wings of Southern Africa. 1. Introduction and families Coniopterygidae, Sisyridae, and Osmylidae. Pp. 95-188 in South African Animal Life, B. Hanström, P. Brinck and G. Rudebec, eds. Vol. 4. Swedish Natural Science Research Council, Stockholm. 210 figures [#1-210].

References

Norman Penny