| Actihema simpsonae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Actihema |
| Species: | A. simpsonae |
| Binomial name | |
| Actihema simpsonae | |
Actihema simpsonae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Kenya. The habitat consists of high altitude grassland and mixed scrub.
The wingspan is 16–17 mm. The forewings are off-white, dotted with ochreous. The hindwings are white with fuscous transverse striae.
Etymology
The species is named in memory of Mrs. Jill Simpson.[2]
References
Wikispecies has information related to Actihema simpsonae.
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ Aarvik, L., 2010: Review of East African Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of new species. Norwegian Journal of Entomology 57 (2): 81-108. Full article: .
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