Hypatopa gena explained

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

The length of the forewings is 7.1–7.5 mm.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin gena (referring to the cheeks and the chin).

Notes and References

1. , 2013: Review of the Blastobasinae of Costa Rica (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Blastobasidae). Zootaxa 3618 (1): 1-223. Review and full article: