Cryptophasa lasiocosma explained

Cryptophasa lasiocosma is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . 25 April 2016 . Cryptophasa lasiocosma (Lower, 1908) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 9 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Herbison-Evans . Don . Crossley . Stella . amp . 9 July 2019 . Cryptophasa lasiocosma (T.P. Lucas, 1908) . Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths . 9 July 2020. Note: This source gives a different authority name.
  3. McMillan, Ian (11 September 2010). "Cryptophasa lasiocosma (Lower, 1908)". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2020.

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