Aethes kandovana
| Aethes kandovana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| 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
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Alipanah, Helen, 2009: Synopsis of the Cochylini (Tortricidae: Tortricinae: Cochylini) of Iran, with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 2245: 1-31.
Wikispecies has information related to Aethes kandovana.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aethes kandovana.