Blastobasis rotullae is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
Blastobasis rotullae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Blastobasidae |
Genus: | Blastobasis |
Species: | B. rotullae
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Binomial name | |
Blastobasis rotullae Adamski, 2013
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The length of the forewings is 4.2–5.9 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales or with brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brown intermixed with pale-brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brownish grey gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
editThe specific name is derived from Latin rotulla (meaning little wheel).
References
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- ^ 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