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Actihema msituni
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Actihema
Species:
A. msituni
Binomial name
Actihema msituni
Aarvik, 2010[1]

Actihema msituni is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Kenya.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings contain white scales and a blackish patch in the costal half, followed by a white patch. The hindwings are light fuscous, with transverse striae.

Etymology

The species name is derived from msituni (the Swahili word for in the forest) and refers to the name of the type locality and the habitat.[2]

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ 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: [1].
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