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Neoblastobasis ximeniaella

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Neoblastobasis ximeniaella
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N. ximeniaella
Binomial name
Neoblastobasis ximeniaella
Adamski, 2010

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

  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]