Cryptophasa lasiocosma
| Cryptophasa lasiocosma | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophasa |
| Species: | C. lasiocosma |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophasa lasiocosma (Lower, 1908) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Cryptophasa lasiocosma is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1908. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.[2]
The wingspan is 43-54 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with black markings. There is a spot near the base and a larger one in the cell at two-fifths, and another on the fold in the middle. There are also one or two black scales near the tornus. The hindwings are shining snow white.[3]
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