Actihema simpsonae
Actihema simpsonae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Kenya. The habitat consists of high altitude grassland and mixed scrub.
| Actihema simpsonae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Actihema |
| Species: | A. simpsonae |
| Binomial name | |
| Actihema simpsonae | |
The wingspan is 16–17 mm. The forewings are off-white, dotted with ochreous. The hindwings are white with fuscous transverse striae.
Etymology
The species is named in memory of Mrs. Jill Simpson.[2]
References
Wikispecies has information related to Actihema simpsonae.
- tortricidae.com
- Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Full article: .
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