Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Blastobasidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Pigritia | |
Pigritia faux is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.
The length of the forewings is 3.5–4.9 mm. The forewings are pale greyish brown intermixed with few greyish-brown scales, with no distinct markings. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin faux (meaning throat).
References
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