Hypatopa joniella

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

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

The length of the forewings is 9.5–10.2 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with reddish-brown and brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, slightly darkening towards the apex.

Etymology[edit]

The specific is named in honor of Jon David Adamski, who collected the species together with the author who first described the species.

References[edit]

  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