Cryptophasa irrorata

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Cryptophasa irrorata
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Male
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Female
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Cryptophasa
Species:
C. irrorata
Binomial name
Cryptophasa irrorata
Lewin, 1805

Cryptophasa irrorata is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by John Lewin in 1805. It is found in Papua New Guinea and Australia, [1] where it has been recorded from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

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Plate depicting the life cycle of Cryptophasa irrorata

The wingspan is 43–58 mm. [2]

The larvae feed on Casuarina species. They bore in the stem of their host plant. [3]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (25 April 2016). "Cryptophasa irrorata Lewin, 1805". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  2. "Redescription of Cryptophasa irrorata Lewin, 1805 (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Xyloryctidae)"
  3. "Cryptophasa irrorata". 15 September 2010. Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 5 July 2020.