Cryptophasa chionodes

Cryptophasa chionodes is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Turner in 1898. It is found in Australia,^[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland.

The wingspan is about 36 mm for males and 57-58 mm for females. The forewings are shining white with a black dot in the disc at three-fifths and a series of black dots along the hindmargin and the apical one-third of the costa. The hindwings are shining white with the extreme base somewhat irrorated with fuscous and a series of black dots along the hindmargin.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species. The bore in the stem of their host plant.^[2]

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