Tarsozeuzera livingstoni

Tarsozeuzera livingstoni is a moth in the family Cossidae. It was described by Yakovlev in 2006. It is found in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Malawi and Tanzania.[1]

Tarsozeuzera livingstoni
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T. livingstoni
Binomial name
Tarsozeuzera livingstoni
Yakovlev, 2006

The length of the forewings is 19–22 mm. There is a reticulate pattern along the outer and hind margins of the forewings. There is also a longitudinal greyish stripe in the discal and radial areas. The hindwings are semitransparent, suffused with greyish scales.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Dr. Livingston.[2]

References

  1. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Tarsozeuzera livingstoni Yakovlev, 2006". Afromoths. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. Yakovlev, Roman V., 2006, New Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from Asia, Africa and Macronesia, Tinea 19 (3): 188-213. Full Article:


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