Blastobasis erae

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

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

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

  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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