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Hypatopa juno

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

Hypatopa juno is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

The length of the forewings is 4.4–6 mm. The forewings are reddish brown or pale brownish grey intermixed with brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brownish grey and brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale grey, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the goddess Juno.

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