Hypatopa umbra
Hypatopa umbra is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
| Hypatopa umbra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Hypatopa |
| Species: | H. umbra |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypatopa umbra Adamski, 2013 | |
The length of the forewings is 3.5–5.1 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 umbra (meaning shadow).
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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