Cryptophasa cannea
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| Species: | C. cannea
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| Cryptophasa cannea (Lucas, 1901)
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Cryptophasa cannea is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by 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]
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