Spercheus senegalensis Castelnau, 1832

Synonyms.

Spercheus sulcatus Gory, 1834, Sphercheus [!] algoensis Péringuey, 1892, Spercheus distinguendus Fairmaire, 1893.

Remarks.

Ponds and other lentic waterbodies rich in vegetation.

Distribution.

Widespread to Western, Central and Eastern Africa and Madagascar; apparently reaching the Palaearctic in Turkey.

St Lucia records.

Recorded at Western Shores, Eastern Shores and False Bay in January/February 2015. Previously recorded at St Lucia and Dukandlovu by SANC - years not specified.