Afdera jimenae

Afdera jimenae is a moth in the family Oecophoridae. It was described by Ogden and Parra in 2001.^{[1][failed verification]} It is found in Chile,^[2] where it has been recorded from the Península de Hualpén.

Afdera jimenae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Oecophoridae
Genus:	Afdera
Species:	A. jimenae
Binomial name
Afdera jimenae Ogden & Parra, 2001

The wingspan is 13–16 mm for males and 15–18 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to December in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on fallen leaves of various species of plants, including Cryptocarya alba, Aextoxicon punctatum, Peumus boldus and Lithraea caustica.

Etymology

The species name is dedicated to Jimena C. Ogden, spouse of T. Ogden, one of the authors.^[3]