Arbelodes agassizi

Arbelodes agassizi is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Cederberg.

Arbelodes agassizi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Arbelodes
Species:
A. agassizi
Binomial name
Arbelodes agassizi
Lehmann, 2010

Etymology

The species is named for Dr David Agassiz.[1]

References
  1. Lehmann, I., 2010: A revision of the genus Arbelodes Karsch (Lepidoptera:Cossoidea:Metarbelidae) from southeast-central and southern Africa with the description of thirteen new species. Published by the author. Hamburg, 82 pages, 8 b/w plates, 5 colour plates. Full article:


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