Lepidoptera fauna of Namibia. I. Seasonal distribution of moths of the Koakoland (Mopane) Savanna in Ogongo, northern Namibia

During the years 2011-2013, moths were collected in Koakoland (Mopane) Savanna in the Cuvelai Drainage System, Ovamboland, northern Namibia. In total, 77 species from 13 families have been identified. Their seasonal occurrence in this habitat was also investigated, with most species recorded in wet season between September and April, but with clear peak in February and March. The family Noctuidae was by far the most speciose (38 recorded species), followed by Crambidae (8 spp.), Sphingidae (6 spp.) and Arctiidae (4 spp.). All other families were represented by 1-3 species. For each species listed date of collection is given, and data on its global distribution.

Badania prowadzono w latach 2011-2013 na sawannie porośniętej Acacia erioloba w Cuvelai Drainage System, Ovamboland w północno-środkowej Namibii. W sumie znaleziono 77 gatunków ciem z 13 rodzin. Największe bogactwo gatunkowe reprezentowała rodzina Noctuidae (38 gatunków), w porównaniu z Crambidae (8 gatunków), Sphingidae (6 gatunków) i Arctiidae (4 gatunki). Pozostałe rodziny były reprezentowane przez 1-3 gatunki. Dla każdego gatunku podano datę znalezienia i dane dotyczące globalnego rozmieszczenia.