Arbelodes sebelensis explained

Arbelodes sebelensis is a moth in the family Metarbelidae. It is found in south-eastern Botswana and possibly extends eastwards into South Africa. The habitat consists of legume-dominated savanna.

The length of the forewings is about 11 mm.

Etymology

The species name refers to Sebele, the type locality.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. , 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