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Anticrates phaedima

(Anticrates phaedima)

Description

Anticrates phaedima is a moth of the Lacturidae family. It is known from Australia, including Queensland. The wingspan is about 18 mm. Adults have whitish-yellow forewings with dark fuscous markings. The hindwings are red, but become paler towards the base.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lacturidae
Genus:Anticrates
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