Arbelodes franziskae
Arbelodes franziskae is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Cederberg. The habitat consists of submontane and montane woody riparian areas.
| Arbelodes franziskae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Cossidae |
| Genus: | Arbelodes |
| Species: | A. franziskae |
| Binomial name | |
| Arbelodes franziskae Lehmann, 2010 | |
The length of the forewings is about 9 mm. The forewings are glossy smoke grey with a sepia streak. The hindwings are glossy greyish olive.
Etymology
The species is named for Franziska Dorothea Sommerlatte.[1]
References
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