Pigritia sedis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Blastobasidae
Genus: Pigritia
Species:
P. sedis
Binomial name
Pigritia sedis
Adamski, 2013

Pigritia sedis is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

The length of the forewings is about 4.6 mm. The forewings are pale brown intermixed with a few brownish-orange scales and brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin sedes (meaning seat).

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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