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Compsoctena himachalensis

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Compsoctena himachalensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Eriocottidae
Genus: Compsoctena
Species:
C. himachalensis
Binomial name
Compsoctena himachalensis
Pathania & Rose, 2004

Compsoctena himachalensis is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Pathania and Rose in 2004.[1][failed verification] It is found in India (Himachal Pradesh).

Etymology

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The species is named for Himachal Pradesh, where the species has been recorded.[2]

References

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  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