Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Blastobasidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Hypatopa | |
Hypatopa caedis is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is about 3.8 mm. The forewings are white intermixed with pale greyish-brown scales and greyish-brown scales tipped with pale greyish brown. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin caedes (meaning a killing or slaughter).
References
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