Strigocossus capensis (Walker, 1856)

(Fig. 34–37)

Zeuzera capensis Walker, 1856: 1533 .

Type locality. Port Natal [S. Africa, Natal prov.]. Type material: Holotype in BMNH, examined.

= Azygophleps flavitincta Hampson, 1910: 130 . Type locality: BE Africa, Njoro [Central Kenya]. Type material: Holotype in BMNH, examined.

= Azygophleps kilimandjarae Le Cerf, 1914: 399, syn. nov. Type locality: Neu-Moschi (Kilimandjaro). Type material: Holotype in MNHN, examined.

Distribution. From Central (Tanzania) to Southern Africa (Yakovlev 2011).

Host: Cassia bicapsularis L., C. siamea Lam., C. laevigata Willd., C. didymobotrya Fresen., Ricinus communis, Pavonia columella (Pinhey 1979; Schoorl 1990; Kroon 1999).

Material examined. 2 males, Dedza Mt., Dedza distr., C. Malawi, 5500 ft., 15.03.2001, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 2 males, Ntchisi forest, C. Malawi, 24.11.2000, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 male, Mughese FR, Chitipa distr., N. Malawi, 6000 ft., 28 Dec. 2000, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, same locality, 18.09.2004, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, same locality, 7.04.1999, leg. R.J. Murphy (RMM); 1 female, Dedza Mt., Dedza distr., C. Malawi, 2140 m, 30.10.2003, leg. P. Schmit (RYB); 1 male, Mt. Mulanje, Lujeri Estate, Mulanje distr., S. Malawi, 1000 m, 19.10.2003, leg. P. Schmit (RYB).