Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Blastobasidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Blastobasis | |
Blastobasis vesta is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is 5.1–7.4 mm. The forewings have greyish-brown scales tipped with pale greyish brown. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name refers to Vesta, daughter of Saturn and Ops.
References
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