Compsoctena robinsoni

Compsoctena robinsoni is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Pathania and Rose in 2004.[1] It is found in the Himachal Pradesh region of India.

Compsoctena robinsoni
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C. robinsoni
Binomial name
Compsoctena robinsoni
Pathania & Rose, 2004

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are ochreous and the hindwings are ochreous scaled.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr. G.S. Robinson.[2]

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References

  1. Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. First record of the genus Compsoctena ZELLER (Lepidoptera: Eriocottidae) from India with three new species


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