A single cluster of this parasitic species was noted in lower Karkur Talh in October 2006, in a dried state. The host Aerva persica was also completely dry. The cluster was not observed in October 2005 following the rains of 2005, however the host plant was in a fresh state at that time.

Lower Karkur Talh (Jebel Uweinat), near end of 2005 rain runoff, October 2005. (On Aerva persica host plant)

The host Aerva persica in October, 2005