Cryptophasa phaethontia explained

Cryptophasa phaethontia is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,^[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is about 41 mm. The forewings are deep brown reddish and the hindwings are pale ochreous, slightly reddish tinged.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . 25 April 2016 . Cryptophasa phaethontia (Meyrick, 1890) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 24 August 2020.
2. Web site: McMillan . Ian . 28 August 2010 . Cryptophasa phaethontia . Xyloryctine Moths of Australia . 24 August 2020.