Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Blastobasidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Hypatopa | |
Hypatopa dux is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is 5–5.6 mm. The forewings are brown intermixed with a few pale-brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin mora (meaning a guide or conductor).
References
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