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Cryptophasa immaculata

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Cryptophasa immaculata

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

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.

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Cryptophasa immaculata Wikipedia


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