Naming
The common name refers directly to the male's pruinosity, appearing to be covered with a powdery blue or grayish substance.Older males are more pruinose, and may even be more ash white than blue.
The scientific name ''moesta'', means sorrowful,
and may refer to customs of dusting oneself with ashes to express sorrow or
mourning.
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