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Blastobasis balucis

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Blastobasis balucis is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is 4.8–8.9 mm. The forewings are brownish grey intermixed with brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brownish grey and pale brownish-grey scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown.

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from Latin balux (meaning gold dust).

References

Blastobasis balucis Wikipedia


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