Eumecurus eryx (Fennah, 1957)

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Oliarus eryx Fennah, 1957: 43 (Zaire: Matadi) Eumecurus eryx (Fennah), Emeljanov 1992 Material examined. Namibia: 4 males, 4 females, Verdekoppies Perdekamp (19°20’S, 16°54’E), Etosha Nat. Park, 15.i.1987, J. Irish and E. Marais; 1 male, 1 female, Nau-Obes (19°19’S, 16°37’E), Etosha Nat. Park, 17.i.1987; 1 female, Tweekoppies (19°02.5’S, 16°59.5’E), Etosha Nat. Park, 19–20.i.1987, J. Irish and E. Marais; 1 female, Aikab (19°21’S, 16°59’E), Etosha Nat. Park, 16.i.1987 E. Marais and J. Irish (all NMNW).

Description. see Van Stalle (1987: 94, as Oliarus eryx)

Distribution. Zaire, Congo, Nambia (new record).

Ecology. recorded only in the rainy season (December to February).