Helochares dilutus (Erichson, 1843)

Synonyms.

Helochares niloticus Sharp, 1903.

Remarks.

Lentic waters, in vegetation. Records from South Africa, Namibia, Madagascar and the Mascarenes have been referred to ssp. consputus Boheman, 1851.

Distribution.

Widespread to Western, Central and Eastern Africa and Madagascar.

St Lucia records.

Recorded at Western Shores, Eastern Shores and False Bay in July 2014 and January/February 2015. Previously recorded at St Lucia and Dukandlovu by SANC - years not specified.