Neoblastobasis laikipiae
Neoblastobasis laikipiae is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Kenya,[1] where it is known from the Laikipia Plateau (the eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley).
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The length of the forewings is 6.3 mm. The forewings are brownish grey intermixed with grey and pale grey. The hindwings are pale grey.[2]
Etymology
The species epithet, laikipiae, is derived from the geographical locality (the Laikipia Plateau) where the species is known to occur.
References
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- Adamski, D., et al. 2010: A Review of African Blastobasinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Coleophoridae), with New Taxa Reared from Native Fruits in Kenya. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 630: 1-77. Full article:
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