Biology:Aethes kandovana

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Short description: Species of moth

Aethes kandovana
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Aethes
Species:
A. kandovana
Binomial name
Aethes kandovana
Alipanah, 2009[1]

Aethes kandovana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Iran.

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish with glossy pearly scales and two rust-brown fasciae. The hindwings are pale brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Kandovān, the type locality.[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Alipanah, Helen, 2009: Synopsis of the Cochylini (Tortricidae: Tortricinae: Cochylini) of Iran, with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 2245: 1-31.

Wikidata ☰ Q15641324 entry