Cryptophasa phaethontia

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Cryptophasa phaethontia
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C. phaethontia
Binomial name
Cryptophasa phaethontia
(Meyrick, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophaga phaethontiaMeyrick, 1890

Cryptophasa phaethontia is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia, [1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is about 41 mm. The forewings are deep brown reddish and the hindwings are pale ochreous, slightly reddish tinged. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (25 April 2016). "Cryptophasa phaethontia (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. McMillan, Ian (28 August 2010). "Cryptophasa phaethontia". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 24 August 2020.