Cryptophasa phaethontia
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Species: | C. phaethontia
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| Cryptophasa phaethontia (Meyrick, 1890)
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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[]
- ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (25 April 2016). "Cryptophasa phaethontia (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Ian (28 August 2010). "Cryptophasa phaethontia". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
Categories:
- Cryptophasa
- Moths described in 1890
- Xyloryctidae stubs