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Hypatopa gena

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Hypatopa gena is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is 7.1–7.5 mm. The forewings are greyish brown intermixed with a few brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin gena (referring to the cheeks and the chin).

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Hypatopa gena Wikipedia


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