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Cryptophasa lasiocosma

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Cryptophasa lasiocosma
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C. lasiocosma
Binomial name
Cryptophasa lasiocosma
(Lower, 1908)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophaga lasiocosma Lower, 1908
  • Cryptophasa pentasticta Turner, 1917

Cryptophasa lasiocosma is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1908. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.[2]

The wingspan is 43-54 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with black markings. There is a spot near the base and a larger one in the cell at two-fifths, and another on the fold in the middle. There are also one or two black scales near the tornus. The hindwings are shining snow white.[3]

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