Blastobasis litis
Blastobasis litis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Blastobasidae |
Genus: | Blastobasis |
Species: | B. litis
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Binomial name | |
Blastobasis litis Adamski, 2013
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Blastobasis litis is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
The length of the forewings is 5–6 mm. The forewings are greyish brown intermixed with greyish-brown scales tipped with pale greyish brown. The hindwings are translucent greyish brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology[]
The specific epithet is derived from Latin litis (meaning a legal controversy or action).
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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Categories:
- Moths described in 2013
- Blastobasis
- Blastobasis stubs