Blastobasis vesta

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

Blastobasis vesta is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

The length of the forewings is 5.1–7.4 mm. The forewings have greyish-brown scales tipped with pale greyish brown. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology[edit]

The specific name refers to Vesta, daughter of Saturn and Ops.

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