Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Blastobasidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Hypatopa | |
Hypatopa cyane is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is 4.1–5.1 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with a few brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name refers to Cyane, a nymph changed into a fountain for her grief of the loss of Proserpine.
References
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