Jordanita benderi
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Jordanita benderi (Tarmann, 1985)
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Jordanita benderi is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in the High Atlas in Morocco.
The length of the forewings is 11.6-14.6 mm for males and 9.2 mm for females. Adults are on wing from March to the beginning of May.
The larvae probably feed on Carthamus lanatus.
References
- C. M. Naumann, W. G. Tremewan: The Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae. Apollo Books, Stenstrup 1999, ISBN 87-88757-15-3