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Cryptophasa phaethontia

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Cryptophasa phaethontia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Cryptophasa
Species:
C. phaethontia
Binomial name
Cryptophasa phaethontia
(Meyrick, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophaga phaethontia Meyrick, 1890

Cryptophasa phaethontia is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is about 41 mm. The forewings are deep brown reddish and the hindwings are pale ochreous, slightly reddish tinged.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (25 April 2016). "Cryptophasa phaethontia (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (28 August 2010). "Cryptophasa phaethontia". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 24 August 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.