Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Blastobasidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Blastobasis | |
Blastobasis litis is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is 5–6 mm. The forewings are greyish brown intermixed with greyish-brown scales tipped with pale greyish brown. The hindwings are translucent greyish brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from Latin litis (meaning a legal controversy or action).
References
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