About Cryptophasa irrorata Lewin, 1805
Cryptophasa irrorata is a species of moth that belongs to the family Xyloryctidae. This species was first described by John Lewin in 1805. It can be found in Papua New Guinea and Australia. Within Australia, it has been officially recorded in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 43 to 58 millimeters. The larvae of Cryptophasa irrorata feed on plant species from the genus Casuarina. The larvae bore into the stems of their host plants to develop.
