Arbelodes haberlandorum

Arbelodes haberlandorum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Arbelodes
Species: A. haberlandorum
Binomial name
Arbelodes haberlandorum
Lehmann, 2010

Arbelodes haberlandorum is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Cederberg. The habitat consists of submontane and montane riparian areas.

The length of the forewings is about 11 mm. The forewings are pale smoke grey with light greyish olive and olivaveous black striae and patches. The hindwings are glossy light greyish olive.

Etymology

The species is named for the grandparents of the author.[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: