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Dyspessa zurvan

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Dyspessa zurvan
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D. zurvan
Binomial name
Dyspessa zurvan
Yakovlev, 2008

Dyspessa zurvan is a moth in the Cossidae family. It was described by Yakovlev in 2008. It is found in Iran.

The length of the forewings is 10–11 mm. The forewings are grey brown with a light pattern and suffusion of light scales. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

The species is named after Zurvan, a Zoroastrian god.[1]

References

  1. ^ Yakovlev, R.V., 2008: New species of Palaearctic and Oriental Cossidae (Lepidoptera). IV. New taxa of the genus Dyspessa Hübner, [1820] from South-Western Palaearctic. Eversmannia 15/16: 53-68. Full article: [1]