Haberlandia josephi explained

Haberlandia josephi is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The habitat consists of rainforests.

The wingspan is about 28.5 mm.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Joseph Mugambi Ruthiiri.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. , 2011: The description of a new genus and twenty-three new species of Metarbelidae (Lepidoptera:Cossoidea) from the lowland tropical rain forests of the Guineo-Congolian Region with notes on habitats and biogeography. Published by the author. Hamburg, 67 pages, 10 b/w plates, 6 colour plates, 1 coloured map: 1-67. Full article: http://webh01.ua.ac.be/vve/Documents/Lehmann_2011.pdf