Caledopteryx sarasini (Ris, 1915)

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Argiolestes sarasini Ris, 1915: 58 . Distribution (Fig. 8). Genus endemic to Grande Terre. This species is known from the northern two thirds of the island, its distribution overlapping in part that of C. maculata . More than 30 localities have been recorded.

Habitats. Caledopteryx sarasini lives in the same habitats as C. maculata, namely mountain creeks in forested areas, almost always on non-ultramafic soils.

Biology and behaviour. The larva was described by Lieftink (1976). Its behaviour is similar to that of C. maculata, which was described by Winstanley & Davies (1982).

Status. This species prefers mountainous forest areas. Its habitats are threatened by bushfires. According, we considered it as NT.