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Arbelodes sebelensis

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Arbelodes sebelensis is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in south-eastern Botswana and possibly extends eastwards into South Africa. The habitat consists of legume-dominated savanna.

The length of the forewings is about 11 mm. The forewings are pale olive-buff mixed with light brownish-olive scales. There is a broad band of light brownish olive at the hindwings, which becomes white and ivory yellow towards the base.

Etymology

The species name refers to Sebele, the type locality.

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Arbelodes sebelensis Wikipedia


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