Blastobasis tapetae

Blastobasis tapetae is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

Blastobasis tapetae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Blastobasidae
Genus: Blastobasis
Species:
B. tapetae
Binomial name
Blastobasis tapetae
Adamski, 2013

The length of the forewings is 4.8–5 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 tapeta (meaning a drapery or tapestry).

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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