Biology:Hypatopa rego

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Short description: Species of moth

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

Hypatopa rego is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

The length of the forewings is 4.2–5.3 mm. The forewings have pale brown scales intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin regula (meaning a straight length or ruler).

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 ☰ Q15218676 entry