Biology:Blastobasis phaedra
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Short description: Moth species in genus Blastobasis
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Scientific classification 
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| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Arthropoda |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Insecta |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Lepidoptera |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Blastobasidae |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Blastobasis |
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| Blastobasis phaedra Adamski, 2013
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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.
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- ↑ 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 ☰ Q15641202 entry
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