Pigritia_gruis

<i>Pigritia gruis</i>

Pigritia gruis

Species of moth

Pigritia gruis is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

Quick Facts Pigritia gruis, Scientific classification ...

The length of the forewings is about 4.6 mm. The forewings are pale brown, intermixed with white scales and a few brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin grus (meaning a crane).

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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