Strophingia proxima Hodkinson, 1981

Material examined. Faro: 1♂, 1♀, between Aljezur and Bagagem, 37°18'41.8"N 8°48'44.3"W, 10.ix.2024, Mediterranean scrub with pines, Erica arborea (leg. D. Burckhardt & D.L. Queiroz) (NHMB, dry mounted); 2♂, 4♀ , Vale da Telha, Arrifana, 37°18'43.9"N 8°51'54.0"W, maquis shrubland between garden and houses, E. arborea (leg. D. Burckhardt & D.L. Queiroz) (NHMB, dry mounted) .

Distribution Portugal. Mainland: Faro (this study); Leiria (Hodkinson 1981a).

Host plants Portugal. Ericaceae: Erica sp. Tourn. ex L. (Hodkinson 1981a); adults were collected on E. arborea, a confirmed host elsewhere.