Compsoctena himachalensis

Compsoctena himachalensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Eriocottidae
Genus: Compsoctena
Species: C. himachalensis
Binomial name
Compsoctena himachalensis
Pathania & Rose, 2004

Compsoctena himachalensis is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Pathania and Rose in 2004.[1] It is found in India (Himachal Pradesh).

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are blackish-brown scaled and the hindwings are grey scaled.

Etymology

The species is named for Himachal Pradesh, where the species has been recorded.[2]

References

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