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Cryptophasa panleuca

(Cryptophasa panleuca)

Description

Cryptophasa panleuca is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1901. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. The wingspan is 31–44 mm. The forewings are white without markings. The hindwings are shining snow white and there is a row of black dots along the termen. The larvae feed on Lophostemon species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Cryptophasa
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