Haberlandia rudolphi explained

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

The wingspan is about 27.5 mm. The fore- and hindwings are deep colonial buff.

Etymology

The species is named for Werner Rudolph, a friend of the author.[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