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Blastobasis neniae

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

The length of the forewings is 5.7 mm. The forewings are pale-brown intermixed with brown scales or pale-brown scales tipped with white intermixed with brown scales tipped with pale brown and a few dark-brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from Latin nenia (meaning mournful song).

References

Blastobasis neniae Wikipedia


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