Biology:Blastobasis nivis

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Short description: Moth species in genus Blastobasis

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

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

The length of the forewings is 3.7–4.3 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 nix (meaning snow).

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 ☰ Q15641325 entry