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Blastobasis paludis

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

The length of the forewings is 5–6.9 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with a few brown, brownish-grey and brownish-yellow scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown or translucent pale brown, darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from Latin palus (meaning swamp or marsh).

References

Blastobasis paludis Wikipedia


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