Arbelodes mondeensis explained
Arbelodes mondeensis is a moth in the family Metarbelidae. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Eastern Cape. The habitat consists of thickets and tree clumps.
The length of the forewings is about 8.5 mm.
Etymology
The species name refers to Kleinemonde, the type locality.[1]
References
Notes and References
- , 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: http://webh01.ua.ac.be/vve/Documents/Lehmann_2010.pdf
