Range Description

The species is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.

In central Africa, it is known from Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, record from Cameroon (Tsuda) needs confirmation, for Congo and Central African Republic assumed.

In eastern Africa, it has been recorded in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Burundi, where it is common and widespread in all five countries (Burundi assumed).

In northeastern Africa, the species is listed from Tsuda as present in the region. This record is likely, but needs confirmation.

In southern Africa, this species is widespread in the humid part of the region. It does not occur in the arid southwest or at the Cape.

In western Africa, the species is known from Gambia to Senegal.