Blastobasis luteella
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| Blastobasis luteella | |
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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]
