Aethes kandovana

Aethes kandovana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Iran.

Aethes kandovana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Aethes
Species:
A. kandovana
Binomial name
Aethes kandovana
Alipanah, 2009[1]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish with glossy pearly scales and two rust-brown fasciae. The hindwings are pale brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Kandovān, the type locality.[2]

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References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Alipanah, Helen, 2009: Synopsis of the Cochylini (Tortricidae: Tortricinae: Cochylini) of Iran, with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 2245: 1-31.


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