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Jordanita benderi

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Jordanita benderi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Zygaenidae
Genus: Jordanita
Species:
J. benderi
Binomial name
Jordanita benderi
(Tarmann, 1985)
Synonyms
  • Adscita benderi Tarmann, 1985

Jordanita benderi is a moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in the High Atlas in Morocco.

The length of the forewings is 11.6–14.6 mm for males and 9.2 mm for females. Adults are on wing from March to the beginning of May.

The larvae probably feed on Carthamus lanatus.

References

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  • C. M. Naumann, W. G. Tremewan: The Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae. Apollo Books, Stenstrup 1999, ISBN 87-88757-15-3