Arbelodes agassizi is a moth in the family Cossidae.[2] It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Cederberg.[1][3]
| Arbelodes agassizi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Cossidae |
| Genus: | Arbelodes |
| Species: | A. agassizi
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| Binomial name | |
| Arbelodes agassizi Lehmann, 2010[1]
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Etymology
editThe species is named for Dr David Agassiz.[1]
Description
editThe forewing length is 10 mm (0.39 in).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Lehmann, Ingo (2010). A revision of the genus Arbelodes Karsch (Lepidoptera: Cossoidea: Metarbelidae) from southeast-central and southern Africa with the description of 13 new species. Ingo Lehmann (self-published). doi:10.5962/bhl.title.79419.
- ^ De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2011–2024). "Arbelodes agassizi Lehmann, 2010". Afromoths, online database of Afrotropical moth species (Lepidoptera). Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Arbelodes Karsch, 1896". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 7 August 2024.