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Cryptophasa cannea

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Cryptophasa cannea
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C. cannea
Binomial name
Cryptophasa cannea
(T. P. Lucas, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophaga cannea T. P. Lucas, 1901

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

The wingspan is 18–24 mm. The forewings are ochreous red and the hindwings are smoky grey, with the veins distinctly outlined.

The larvae possibly feed on Banksia species.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (25 April 2016). "Cryptophasa cannea (Lucas, 1901)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (16 September 2010). "Cryptophasa cannea (T.P. Lucas, 1901)". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 13 July 2020.