Blastobasis custodis
Blastobasis custodis is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
| Blastobasis custodis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Blastobasis |
| Species: | B. custodis |
| Binomial name | |
| Blastobasis custodis Adamski, 2013 | |
The length of the forewings is 8.2 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin custos (meaning protector).
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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
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