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Calosima arguta

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Calosima arguta
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C. arguta
Binomial name
Calosima arguta
(Meyrick, 1918)
Synonyms
  • Blastobasis arguta Meyrick, 1918
  • Zenodochium arguta

Calosima arguta is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in South Africa.[1]

The length of the forewings is 6.7–7 mm. The scales on the forewings are brown or dark brown tipped with white, intermixed with pale brown scales, some tipped with white. The hindwings are pale brown, slightly darkening towards the apex.[2]

References

  1. ^ Afro Moths
  2. ^ 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]