Cryptophasa immaculata

Cryptophasa immaculata is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Scott in 1864. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded in New South Wales.

Illustration of the life cycle of Cryptophasa immaculata

Cryptophasa immaculata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Cryptophasa
Species:
C. immaculata
Binomial name
Cryptophasa immaculata
Scott, 1864

Adults are glossy silvery-white.

The larvae feed on Banksia integrifolia. They bore in the stem of their host plant, tying cut leaves at the entrance to the bore.[2]

References
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  2. Xyloryctine Moths of Australia


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