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Blastobasis caetrae

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

The length of the forewings is 4.9–6.5 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brown or translucent brown gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from Latin caetra (meaning a Spanish shield).

References

Blastobasis caetrae Wikipedia


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