Blastobasis_deliciolarum

<i>Blastobasis deliciolarum</i>

Blastobasis deliciolarum

Moth species in genus Blastobasis

Blastobasis deliciolarum is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

Quick Facts Blastobasis deliciolarum, Scientific classification ...

The length of the forewings is 4–6.7 mm. The forewings have brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brownish grey intermixed with brown and pale brownish-grey scales. The hindwings are pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin deliciolae (meaning darling).

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  1. [1]
    Adamski, D., 2013: Review of the Blastobasinae of Costa Rica (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Blastobasidae). Zootaxa 3618 (1): 1-223. Review and full article: doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3618.1.1


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