| Cryptophasa panleuca | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophasa |
| Species: | C. panleuca |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophasa panleuca Lower, 1901 | |
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Cryptophasa panleuca is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1901. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.
The wingspan is 31–44 mm. The forewings are white without markings. The hindwings are shining snow white and there is a row of black dots along the termen.
The larvae feed on Lophostemon species.
References
- Savela, Markku (25 April 2016). "Cryptophasa panleuca (Lower, 1901)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- McMillan, Ian (28 August 2010). "Cryptophasa panleuca (Lower, 1901)". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
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| Cryptophasa panleuca | |
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