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Blastobasis manto

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

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

The length of the forewings is about 5.9 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown.

Etymology

The specific name refers to Manto, daughter of the Theban seer Tiresias.

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