Neoblastobasis ximeniaella
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| Neoblastobasis ximeniaella Adamski, 2010
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Neoblastobasis ximeniaella is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Kenya,[1] where it is known from coastal lowland habitats in the south-east of the country.
The length of the forewings is 6.1–6.7 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with a few dark grey scales. The hindwings are pale grey.[2]
The larvae feed on Ximenia caffra and Calophyllum inophyllum.
Etymology
The species epithet, ximeniaella, refers to the generic name of the plant from which the moth was first reared.
References
- ^ Afro Moths
- ^ Adamski, D., et al. 2010: A Review of African Blastobasinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Coleophoridae), with New Taxa Reared from Native Fruits in Kenya. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 630: 1-77. Full article: [1]
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