Biology:Blastobasis beo

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Short description: Moth species in genus Blastobasis

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

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

The length of the forewings is 4.9–5.8 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin beo (meaning to bless or enrich).

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

Wikidata ☰ Q15641023 entry