| Hypatopa hora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Hypatopa |
| Species: | H. hora |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypatopa hora Adamski, 2013 | |
Hypatopa hora is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]
The length of the forewings is 5–7.1 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with brown and dark-brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown. Hypatopa hora can be distinguished from other Hypatopa by having a dark-brown patch between base and submedian fascia of the forewing. [2]
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin hora (meaning an hour).
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
- ↑ "Hypatopa hora description".
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