This species has been recorded in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Kenya, it is only known from the Kapiti plains, Taita Hills and south coastal Kenya. In Tanzania, it is known from south of Biharamulo in the northwest, throughout the Eastern Arc Mountains, and by a record from the Ufipa Plateau in southwestern Tanzania. It is widespread in Malawi, but has only been recorded from eastern Zambia. It is also present in northern Mozambique and the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reports of this species from Zimbabwe are in error as it has not been recorded from south of the Zambezi River. It is found at elevations of up to 2,200 m asl.