Symplecta (Symplecta) grata Loew, 1873

Material examined: Spain: Almeria, Albufera, 23. III.1966, 1 ɗ, L. Lyneborg leg., J. Starý det. Algeria: near Merouana, 35 km WNW Batna, 900 m, dry Juncus veg. & pools, 1. V.1980, 6 ɗ, E. v. Nieukerken, G. Bryan & P. Oosterbroek leg., J. Starý det.

Distribution: Holarctic but with relatively few records: USA (Utah), Austria, Czech Republic, Italy (Sicily), Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and possibly Hungary. First records for Spain and Algeria (new to North Africa).