Asarkina (Asarkina) africana (Bezzi, 1908)

Asarcina ericetorum var. africana Bezzi, 1908: 500 . Type localities: Dijbouti & Zaire ["Moschi, Fl. Rau., Mto-ja-Kifaru" & "Obock et Lukungu"].

Material examined: 1 male, Wadi Edeib, 25.11.1929, leg. Efflatoun (specimen published in Shaumar & Kamal (1978)) ; 2 males, Gebel Elba, I.1933, leg. H.C.E. & M.T. [EFC] .

World distribution: AF: Widespread, Egypt [as Gebel Elba]. PA: Egypt.

Egyptian localities: Eastern Desert: Qantara. Gebel Elba: Wadi Edeib. Western Desert: Siwa Oasis [Sources: Shaumar & Kamal (1978) and the examined museum material].

Activity period in Egypt: January & September.