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Blastobasis beo

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Blastobasis beo
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B. beo
Binomial name
Blastobasis beo
Adamski, 2013

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

The length of the forewings is 4.9–5.8 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin beo (meaning to bless or enrich).

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