Blastobasis erae
Blastobasis erae is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
| Blastobasis erae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Blastobasis |
| Species: | B. erae |
| Binomial name | |
| Blastobasis erae Adamski, 2013 | |
The length of the forewings is 5.4–6.5 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from Latin era (meaning mistress).
References
- 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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