Blastobasis pulchella
(Dietz, 1910)
Blastobasis pulchella is a small in the Blastobasidae, described by Dietz in 1910. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Nova Scotia, Maine, and Washington DC. As a member of the Blastobasidae, it belongs to a family of gelechioid moths whose larvae are often associated with plant material, though specific biological details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Blastobasis pulchella: //ˌblæstoʊˈbeɪsɪs pʊlˈkɛlə//
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Identification
Members of the Blastobasis are small with relatively narrow wings and a characteristic resting posture. Specific diagnostic features for B. pulchella distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources. Identification to level in this genus typically requires examination of genitalic structures.
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Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Nova Scotia, Maine, and Washington DC.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by William G. Dietz in 1910.
Family characteristics
Blastobasidae is a of small gelechioid moths, sometimes referred to as scavenger due to larval habits in some .