Blastobasis ianella explained

Blastobasis ianella is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Thailand.

The length of the forewings is 6.3–7 mm. The basal third of the forewings is pale brown intermixed with a few brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brown. The distal has brownish-grey scales tipped with pale brown, intermixed with a few pale brown scales. The hindwings are pale greyish brown.[1]

Etymology

The species is named in honour of the then newly born Ian Edward Emanuel.

Notes and References

  1. http://astp.jst.go.jp/modules/search/DocumentDetail/1225-0104%2B%2540%2B_20_1_N%252FA_Blastobasinae%2B%2528Lepidoptera%253A%2BGelechioidea%253A%2BColeophoridae%2529%2Bof%2BThailand%252C%2BPart%2BII.%2BFour%2BNew%2BSpecies%2Bof%2BBlastobasis%2BZeller%252C%2B1855 Blastobasinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Coleophoridae) of Thailand, Part II. Four New Species of Blastobasis Zeller, 1855