Actihema simpsonae
| Actihema simpsonae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Actihema |
| Species: | A. simpsonae |
| Binomial name | |
| Actihema simpsonae Aarvik, 2010[1] | |
Actihema simpsonae is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Kenya. The habitat consists of high altitude grassland and mixed scrub.
The wingspan is 16–17 mm. The forewings are off-white, dotted with ochreous. The hindwings are white with fuscous transverse striae.
Etymology
The species is named in memory of Mrs. Jill Simpson.[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Full article: .
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