Arbelodes prochesi explained

Arbelodes prochesi is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in south-central Zambia and on the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, possibly extending into Mozambique. The habitat consists of legume-dominated woodland.

The length of the forewings is about 12 mm.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Dr Serban Proches.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lehmann . Ingo . A revision of the genus Arbelodes Karsch (Lepidoptera: Cossoidea: Metarbelidae) from southeast-central and southern Africa with the description of 13 new species . 2010 . 10.5962/bhl.title.79419 . Ingo Lehmann (self-published).