Cryptophasa neocrates explained

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

The wingspan is about 46 mm. The forewings are shining white with the first discal stigma very small and black and with minute black dots on the terminal ends of veins 2 and 3. The hindwings are white.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . April 25, 2016 . Cryptophasa neocrates Meyrick, 1925 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 24, 2020.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/146/mode/1up Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (5-7): 146.