Cryptophasa phaethontia

(Cryptophasa phaethontia)

Description

Cryptophasa phaethontia is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia, 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.

Taxonomic tree:

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