Cryptophasa cannea
| Cryptophasa cannea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophasa |
| Species: | C. cannea |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophasa cannea (Lucas, 1901) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Cryptophasa cannea is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lucas in 1901. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.
The wingspan is 18-24 mm. The forewings are ochreous red and the hindwings are smoky grey, with the veins distinctly outlined.
The larvae possibly feed on Banksia species.[2]
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