Cirrhochrista punctulata

(Cirrhochrista punctulata)

Description

Cirrhochrista punctulata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1896. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. It is mostly found in the mesophyll rainforest on Cape York in the Alexandra Range, Cape Tribulation and the Iron Range. The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are shiny white with a brown costa and margin. There are some brown speckles.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Cirrhochrista
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