Biology:Hypatopa edax
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Short description: Species of moth
| Hypatopa edax | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Hypatopa |
| Species: | H. edax
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| Binomial name | |
| Hypatopa edax Adamski, 2013
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Hypatopa edax is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
The length of the forewings is 4–4.2 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with pale greyish-brown scales and brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin edax (meaning greedy).
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
Wikidata ☰ Q15218578 entry
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