Dichogaster (Diplothecodrilus) affinis (Michaelsen, 1890)

Benhamia affinis Michaelsen, 1890: 29 .

Dichogaster affinis: Reynolds & Cook 1976: 65; Zicsi 1998: 95; Horn et al.: 2007: 175. Dichogaster (Diplothecodrilus) affinis: Csuzdi 1995: 102, 1996: 357, 2000: 58, 2010:193; Plisko 2010: 292; NMSAD. Dichogaster (Diplothecodrilus) affinis in affinis species group: Csudzi 2010: 191.

Type locality. Zanzibar: Quilimane.

Distribution. Species occurs widely in various parts of the world; recorded from greenhouses in the cold-temperate regions, may spread widely over warm and temperate zones with substantial human involvement. Known under numerous synonyms fully recorded by Csuzdi (2010: 194).

In RSA knwn from three distant sites, in two provinces. KZN: Durban, Stamford Hill Rd. and Pietermaritzburg, Sunnyside. LP: Soutpansberg Mountain range: few samples.

Remarks. Syntypes ZMH V-303. In RSA material no synonyms are noted.