Blastobasis mpala
Blastobasis mpala is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Kenya,[1] where it is known from savanna habitat in the central highlands.
| Blastobasis mpala | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Blastobasis |
| Species: | B. mpala |
| Binomial name | |
| Blastobasis mpala Adamski, 2010 | |
The length of the forewings is 7.1–8.2 mm. The forewings are pale yellowish brown intermixed with pale brown scales and a few brown scales. The hindwings are pale brown.[2]
Etymology
The species is named in honour of the Mpala Research Centre.
References
- Afro Moths
- Adamski, D., et al. 2010: A Review of African Blastobasinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Coleophoridae), with New Taxa Reared from Native Fruits in Kenya. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 630: 1-77. Full article:
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