Blastobasis basipectenella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Blastobasidae
Genus: Blastobasis
Species:
B. basipectenella
Binomial name
Blastobasis basipectenella
Adamski, 2003

Blastobasis basipectenella is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Thailand.

The length of the forewings is 6–6.1 mm. The forewings have greyish-brown and pale greyish-brown scales, each tipped with white. The hindwings are pale grey.[1]

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin basis (meaning base) and pecten (meaning comb) and refers to the comb-like process arising from the base of the lower part of the valva.

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