Biology:Arbelodes kruegeri

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Short description: Species of moth


Arbelodes kruegeri
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Arbelodes
Species:
A. kruegeri
Binomial name
Arbelodes kruegeri
Lehmann, 2010

Arbelodes kruegeri is a moth in the family Metarbelidae. It is found in South Africa , where it has been recorded from the Cederberg. The habitat consists of submontane and montane woody riparian areas.

The length of the forewings is about 13 mm.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr Martin Krüger.[1]

References

  1. Lehmann, I., 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: [1][yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]

Wikidata ☰ Q13390270 entry