Cryptophasa irrorata explained

Cryptophasa irrorata is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by John Lewin in 1805. It is found in Papua New Guinea and Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

The wingspan is 43–58 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Casuarina species. They bore in the stem of their host plant.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . 25 April 2016 . Cryptophasa irrorata Lewin, 1805 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 5 July 2020.
  2. https://www.mapress.com/j/zt/article/view/zootaxa.4615.1.12 "Redescription of Cryptophasa irrorata Lewin, 1805 (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Xyloryctidae)"
  3. http://xyloryctinemothsofaustralia.blogspot.nl/2010/09/cryptophasa-irrorata.html "Cryptophasa irrorata"

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