Cryptophasa semnocrana explained

Cryptophasa semnocrana is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1928. It is found on New Britain in Papua New Guinea.[1]

The wingspan is about 54 mm. The forewings are white with some thinly scattered black specks and a moderate suffused light brown costal band throughout, sprinkled with black. There is a narrow transverse blackish bar on the end of the cell and a terminal series of small black dots. The hindwings are grey, the dorsal hairs are light brownish ochreous.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . April 25, 2016 . Cryptophasa semnocrana Meyrick, 1928 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 24, 2020.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/433/mode/1up Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (14-15): 433.