Compsoctena himachalensis explained

Compsoctena himachalensis is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Pathania and Rose in 2004.[1] It is found in India (Himachal Pradesh).

Etymology

The species is named for Himachal Pradesh, where the species has been recorded.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beccaloni . George . etal . February 2005 . Scientific name search . The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum, London.
  2. http://www.zoosprint.org/ZooPrintJournal/2004/June/1501-1504.pdf First record of the genus Compsoctena ZELLER (Lepidoptera: Eriocottidae) from India with three new species