Blastobasis mpala

Blastobasis mpala is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Kenya,[1] where it is known from savanna habitat in the central highlands.

Blastobasis mpala
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Blastobasidae
Genus: Blastobasis
Species:
B. mpala
Binomial name
Blastobasis mpala
Adamski, 2010

The length of the forewings is 7.1–8.2 mm. The forewings are pale yellowish brown intermixed with pale brown scales and a few brown scales. The hindwings are pale brown.[2]

Etymology

The species is named in honour of the Mpala Research Centre.

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References
  1. Afro Moths
  2. Adamski, D., et al. 2010: A Review of African Blastobasinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Coleophoridae), with New Taxa Reared from Native Fruits in Kenya. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 630: 1-77. Full article:


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