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 edit

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

References edit

  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: [1][permanent dead link]