Blastobasis sp. (Riley, 1871)

Family: Blastobasidae

Subfamily: Blastobasinae

Identification: The only sure way to identify this and most other Blastobasidae is by microscopic examination of the genitalia or by DNA barcoding and even those methods may not result in a species identification since there are many undescribed species in North America.

Wing Span: 1.5-2.5 cm

Life History:

Flight: April to September

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