Cryptophasa rubra
Cryptophasa rubra 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 South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.
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The wingspan is about 50 mm. The forewings are ochreous-red, deeper towards the costa and inner margin anteriorly. There is a dark fuscous dot in the disc beyond one-third, a second on the fold beneath the middle, a third in the disc at three-fifths, and a fourth between the second and third. The hindwings are pale yellowish-ochreous, the apex slightly reddish-tinged.[2]
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