Hypatopa_caepae

<i>Hypatopa caepae</i>

Hypatopa caepae

Species of moth

Hypatopa caepae is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

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The length of the forewings is about 4.5 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin caepa (meaning onion).

References

  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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