Biology:Blastobasis rotullae

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Short description: Moth species in genus Blastobasis

Blastobasis rotullae
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Blastobasis rotullae
Adamski, 2013

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

The length of the forewings is 4.2–5.9 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales or with brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brown intermixed with pale-brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brownish grey gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin rotulla (meaning little wheel).

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 ☰ Q15641570 entry