22. Leucocercops dasmophora (Meyrick, 1908)

(Figs 17, 75)

Acrocercops dasmophora Meyrick, 1908: 735 .

Leucocercops dasmophora Vári, 1961: 170

Material. 1♀, South Africa, Gauteng, Tshwane, 25°35’13.2”S, 28°25’44.4”E, 1270 m, mn 25/xi/2018, em 02/ xii/2018, Parinari capensis, (rearing: AM271), A. Sharp leg., CLV8186, slide TRB4344 ♀ (Fig. 17).

Additional material. 1 adult, South Africa, Gauteng, Magaliesburg, Golden valley, P. Hebert & J. deWaard leg., Malaise trap, 18/ii/2012, BIOUG02090 -G04.

Biology. In the original description, the biology of this species was unknown. Subsequently DePrins & DePrins (2023) reported as hostplant Parinari capensis Harv. ( Chrysobalanaceae) claiming to have obtained this foodplant from Vári’s notebooks (Fig. 75).

Distribution. South Africa (Gauteng).

DNA barcodes. Two barcodes forming a unique BIN (BOLD: ABW0940) 9.78 % divergent to a new South African Leucocercops species we describe here after.

Remarks. Forewing pattern and female genitalia fit perfectly with Vári’s description. For the differences with the new species see below.