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Afdera jimenae

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Afdera jimenae
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A. jimenae
Binomial name
Afdera jimenae
Ogden & Parra, 2001

Afdera jimenae is a moth in the Oecophoridae family. It was described by Ogden and Parra in 2001.[1] It is found in Chile,[2] where it has been recorded from the Peninsula of Hualpén.

The wingspan is 13–16 mm for males and 15–18 mm for females. Both the fore- and hindwings are dark brown. Adults are on wing from October to December in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on fallen leaves of various species of plants, including Cryptocarya alba, Aextoxicon punctatum, Peumus boldus and Lithrea caustica.

Etymology

The species name is dedicated to Jimena C. Ogden, spouse of T. Ogden, one of the authors.[3]

References

  1. ^ LepIndex
  2. ^ Afdera at funet
  3. ^ Ogden, T. Heath & Parra, Luis E., 2001, Revista Chilena de Historia Natural 74: 533-538. [1]