Hypatopa edax

Hypatopa edax
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Blastobasidae
Genus: Hypatopa
Species: H. edax
Binomial name
Hypatopa edax
Adamski, 2013

Hypatopa edax is a moth in the Blastobasidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

The length of the forewings is 4–4.2 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with pale greyish-brown scales and brown scales. The hindwings are translucent brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin edax (meaning greedy).

References

  1. 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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