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Cryptophasa panleuca

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Cryptophasa panleuca
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C. panleuca
Binomial name
Cryptophasa panleuca
Lower, 1901
Synonyms
  • Cryptophaga panleuca Lower, 1901

Cryptophasa panleuca is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Lower in 1901. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is 31–44 mm. The forewings are white without markings. The hindwings are shining snow white and there is a row of black dots along the termen.

The larvae feed on Lophostemon species.[2]

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