Cryptophasa epixysta explained

Cryptophasa epixysta is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Alfred Jefferis Turner in 1917. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory.

The wingspan is 52–56 mm. The forewings are shining white and the hindwings are white.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/xyloryctidae/cryptophasa/ funet.fi
  2. http://xyloryctinemothsofaustralia.blogspot.nl/2010/09/cryptophasa-epixysta.html Xyloryctine Moths of Australia