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Lateral view of Parasemidalissp.

Known geographical distribution of Parasemidalissp.

Diagnosis

The wings of this species are much like those of Semidalis, except that in the hindwing the m-cu crossvein joins the stem of m, rather than the branch m3+4.

Type Depository

None.

Type Locality

None.

Geographical Distribution

No species of Parasemidalis are known from subsaharan Africa.  This species is only known from Andohaela National Park in southern Toliara Province.

Temporal Distribution

January, March, and May.

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Elevation

60 m.

Remarks

There is a possibility that this is an introduced species.

References

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

Presented by

Norman Penny