Blastobasis luteella
| Blastobasis luteella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Blastobasidae |
| Genus: | Blastobasis |
| Species: | B. luteella |
| Binomial name | |
| Blastobasis luteella | |
Blastobasis luteella is a moth in the family Blastobasidae.[2][3][4] It is endemic to Madeira (including Porto Santo).[1][3][4]
The wingspan is 13–22 mm (0.51–0.87 in). It is most commonly found at low altitudes but has been found up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level. It has been reared from Carpobrotus edulis, Pelargonium zonale, and Dianthus caryophyllus.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Karsholt, Ole & Sinev, Sergej Yurjevitsch (2004). "Contribution to the Lepidoptera fauna of the Madeira Islands. Part 4. Blastobasidae". Beiträge zur Entomologie. 54 (2): 387–463 [401]. doi:10.21248/CONTRIB.ENTOMOL.54.2.387-463.
- ↑ "Blastobasis luteella Karsholt & Sinev, 2004". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.25.097. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- 1 2 Savela, Markku. "Blastobasis Zeller, 1855". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Blastobasis luteella Sinev & Karsholt, 2004". Fauna Europaea. 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
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