| Display parents | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parent authority | Yakovlev, 2006 |
| Taxon | Assegaj clenchi |
| Authority | Yakovlev, 2006 |
Assegaj is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Cossidae. Its sole species is Assegaj clenchi, which is found in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Nigeria.[1]
The length of the forewings is 21–23 mm.
Etymology
The genus name is derived from assegai, an African spear with a wide tip, and refers to the peculiar structure of the uncus. The species is named in honour of H. K. Clench.[2]
References
- ^ De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Assegaj clenchi Yakovlev, 2006". Afromoths. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ , 2006, New Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from Asia, Africa and Macronesia, Tinea 19 (3): 188–213. Full Article: [1]