A range-restricted endemic to the Waterberg Mountains of Limpopo Province (EOO 4.1 km<sup>2</sup>), known from two locations which are potentially threatened by unseasonal fires and climate change related to extreme weather events. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Vulnerable under criterion D. New information in the form of validated distribution records, and incorrect application of the Red list criteria where future potential threats were not taken into consideration during the first assessment, mean that the change in status from Least Concern to Vulnerable is non-genuine. It would have been Vulnerable during the first assessment too.
Distribution
Endemic to Limpopo Province in South Africa, in the Waterberg near Thabazimbi.
Habitat modification and fires during the flight period of the adults could threaten the existence of this species, especially since the two subpopulations are so close to each other. Changes in fire regime and unseasonal fires could threaten the species.
Conservation
It is recommended that the subpopulations are monitored for any changes in the habitat and that an appropriate fire regime be instituted.
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