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Blastobasis litis

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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

Blastobasis litis Wikipedia


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