Shimonia fischeri
Shimonia fischeri is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,[1] where it has been recorded from south-eastern region of the Congo Basin.
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| Species: | S. fischeri |
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| Shimonia fischeri Lehmann & Rajaei, 2013 | |
The wingspan is 45 mm for females. The forewings are light ochre, with short striae and a terminal line reduced to striae. There is a dark olive subterminal line and a dark ochre discal spot in the cell. The hindwings are glossy light ochre.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of botanist Professor Dr. Eberhard Fischer.[2]
References
- Afro Moths
- Lehmann, I.; Rajaei Sh., H. 2013: Description of a new genus and three new species of Metarbelidae (Lepidoptera, Cossoidea) from East and Central Africa, with notes on biogeography. Bonn zoological bulletin, 62(1): 100-110. full article (PDF):
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