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Zyganisus cadigalorum

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Zyganisus cadigalorum
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Z. cadigalorum
Binomial name
Zyganisus cadigalorum
Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012

Zyganisus cadigalorum is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from the Sydney area.

The wingspan is 41–62 mm for males and 59–65 mm for females. The forewings are dark ash grey, but whitish along the costa subbasally and centrally and with several transverse black strigulae (fine streaks) and lines. The hindwings are uniform dark grey. Adults are on wing from late April to mid-July.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Cadigal people.[1]

References

  1. ^ Kallies, A. & D.J. Hilton, 2012: Revision of Cossinae and small Zeuzerinae from Australia (Lepidoptera: Cossidae). Zootaxa 3454: 1-62. Abstract: [1].