Pigritia faux
Pigritia faux is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
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The length of the forewings is 3.5–4.9 mm. The forewings are pale greyish brown intermixed with few greyish-brown scales, with no distinct markings. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin faux (meaning throat).
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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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