Cryptophasa argyrias

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Cryptophasa argyrias
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C. argyrias
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Cryptophasa argyrias
Turner, 1906

Cryptophasa argyrias is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Turner in 1906. It is found in Australia, [1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is about 60 mm. The forewings are shining silvery white with a dark-fuscous line along the costal and terminal edge, broader on the latter. The hindwings are ochreous-whitish-grey with the terminal edge fuscous. [2]

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