Arbelodes claudiae explained

Arbelodes claudiae is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in northern Malawi and north-eastern Zambia. The habitat consists of Juniperus forests and legume-dominated miombo.

The length of the forewings is about 11 mm for males and 14 mm for females.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr Claudia Meyer.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lehmann . Ingo . A revision of the genus Arbelodes Karsch (Lepidoptera: Cossoidea: Metarbelidae) from southeast-central and southern Africa with the description of 13 new species . 2010 . 10.5962/bhl.title.79419 . Ingo Lehmann (self-published).