Cryptophasa catharia
| Cryptophasa catharia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophasa |
| Species: | C. catharia |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophasa catharia Turner, 1917 | |
Cryptophasa catharia is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Turner in 1917. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 45 mm. The forewings are uniform whitish with a slight brown tinge and the hindwings are grey-whitish.[2]
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