Bidessus sharpi Regimbart , 1895

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Bidessus sharpi Regimbart, 1895

Synonyms.

Bidessus factor Omer-Cooper, 1959; Bidessus granulum Régimbart, 1859; Bidessus sharpi nigeriensis Omer-Cooper, 1974; Bidessus sedilloti Régimbart, 1859; Bidessus sharpi sudanensis Omer-Cooper, 1974.

Remarks.

Ponds, in shallow water with dense vegetation.

Distribution.

Widespread to Western, Central and Eastern Africa.

St Lucia records.

Not previously recorded from St Lucia. Recorded at Western Shores, Eastern Shores and False Bay in January/February 2015, during the course of this study.