Hypatopa dux

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

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

The length of the forewings is 5–5.6 mm. The forewings are brown intermixed with a few pale-brown scales. The hindwings are translucent pale brown, gradually darkening towards the apex.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin mora (meaning a guide or conductor).

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