Neoblastobasis ximeniaella explained

Neoblastobasis ximeniaella is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Kenya,^[1] where it is known from coastal lowland habitats in the south-east of the country.

The length of the forewings is 6.1–6.7 mm.^[2]

The larvae feed on Ximenia caffra and Calophyllum inophyllum.

Notes and References

1. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/NEOBXIME Afro Moths
2. , 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: http://si-pddr.si.edu/jspui/handle/10088/8838