Blastobasis dicionis

Blastobasis dicionis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Blastobasidae
Genus: Blastobasis
Species: B. dicionis
Binomial name
Blastobasis dicionis
Adamski, 2013

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

The length of the forewings is 5–7 mm. The forewings are brownish grey intermixed with brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brownish grey and pale brownish-grey scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin dicio (meaning, authority, power or control).

References

  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
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