Cryptophasa phaethontia

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

Cryptophasa phaethontia
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C. phaethontia
Binomial name
Cryptophasa phaethontia
(Meyrick, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophaga phaethontia Meyrick, 1890

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

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