Hypatopa vitis
| Hypatopa vitis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Hypatopa |
| Species: | H. vitis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypatopa vitis Adamski, 2013 | |
Hypatopa vitis is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
The length of the forewings is about 6.5 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brownish-orange scales and few brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin vitis (a centurion's staff made of a branch of a vine).
References
- ↑ Adamski, D., 2013: Review of the Blastobasinae of Costa Rica (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Blastobasidae). Zootaxa 3618 (1): 1-223. Review and full article: doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3618.1.1
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