Cryptophasa crocochorda explained

Cryptophasa crocochorda is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1925.[2] It is found on New Guinea.[3]

The wingspan is about 57 mm. The forewings are whitish yellowish with an orange-fulvous pointed streak along the basal third of the costa, the costal edge is fuscous throughout. A narrow light fulvous-orange median streak is found from one-fourth almost to the termen, and a slender one along the fold throughout. The hindwings are white.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cryptophasa crocochorda. Insecta.pro.
  2. Web site: Cryptophasa crocochorda definition/meaning. Omnilexica.
  3. Web site: Savela . Markku . April 25, 2016 . Cryptophasa crocochorda Meyrick, 1925 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 24, 2020.
  4. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/151/mode/1up Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (5-7): 151.