Assegaj
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| Genus: | Assegaj Yakovlev, 2006
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| Species: | A. clenchi
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| Assegaj clenchi Yakovlev, 2006
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Assegaj is a monotypic genus of moths in the Cossidae family. Its sole species is Assegaj clenchi, which is found in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Nigeria.[1]
The length of the forewings is 21–23 mm. The forewings are brown, with a light-brown band, rimmed by a black streak. The hindwings are uniform brown.
Etymology
The genus name is derived from assegai, an African spear with a wide tip, and refers to the peculiar structure of the uncus. The species is named in honour of H. K. Clench.[2]
References
- ^ Afro Moths
- ^ Yakovlev, Roman V., 2006, New Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from Asia, Africa and Macronesia, Tinea 19 (3): 188–213. Full Article: [1]