Asaphocrita

Meyrick, 1931

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Asaphocrita is a of in the Blastobasidae, established by Edward Meyrick in 1931. The genus contains numerous , though many remain poorly documented. Blastobasidae moths are generally small with relatively plain coloration. Asaphocrita species are found in Southeast Asia based on available distribution records.

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How to pronounce Asaphocrita: /ˌæsəfəˈkraɪtə/

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Distribution

Southeast Asia (records from GBIF indicate SE distribution; specific countries not documented in available sources)

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Taxonomic placement

Asaphocrita is classified within the Blastobasinae of the Blastobasidae, part of the superfamily Gelechioidea. The was described by British entomologist Edward Meyrick, a prolific authority on microlepidoptera.

Data availability

iNaturalist records over 1,100 observations for this , suggesting moderate documentation, though detailed -level information remains limited in publicly available sources.

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