Hypatopa edax
Hypatopa edax is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
Hypatopa edax | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Blastobasidae |
Genus: | Hypatopa |
Species: | H. edax |
Binomial name | |
Hypatopa edax Adamski, 2013 | |
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).
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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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