Blastobasis phaedra

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

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

The length of the forewings is 6–7 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown or translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived Phaedra, daughter of Minos.

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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