Morpheis clenchi

Morpheis clenchi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Cossidae
Genus:
Morpheis
Species:
M. clenchi
Binomial name
Morpheis clenchi
Donahue, 1980

Morpheis clenchi is a moth in the family Cossidae. It was described by Donahue in 1980. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona. It is also present in northern Mexico.

Adults have been recorded on wing in July.[1]

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Harry K. Clench.[2]

References

  1. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  2. ^ Resurrection of the genus Morpheis (Cossidae), with description of a new species in the cognatus group from southern Arizona


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