Barbaloba jubae

Barbaloba jubae is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

Barbaloba jubae
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B. jubae
Binomial name
Barbaloba jubae
Adamski, 2013

The length of the forewings is 5.6–6 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brownish-grey scales. The hindwings are pale brown.

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from the Latin word for mane and refers to the setose (bristled) lobelike process originating from the ventral part of the valva of the male genitalia.

References

  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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