Zyganisus acalanthis

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Zyganisus acalanthis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Zyganisus
Species:
Z. acalanthis
Binomial name
Zyganisus acalanthis
Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012

Zyganisus acalanthis is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from southern Western Australia.

The wingspan is 42–44 mm for males. [1]

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References

  1. Kallies, A. & D.J. Hilton, 2012: Revision of Cossinae and small Zeuzerinae from Australia (Lepidoptera: Cossidae). Zootaxa3454: 1-62. Abstract: .