Zyganisus propedia is a animal in the Cossidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Zyganisus propedia

Zyganisus propedia

Zyganisus propedia is a Cossidae moth found in parts of Australia, active as adults from late April to mid-June.

Family
Genus
Zyganisus
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Zyganisus propedia

Zyganisus propedia is a moth species that belongs to the family Cossidae. This species is found in Australia, with confirmed records from Victoria, South Australia, and southern Western Australia. It occupies multiple habitat types: lowland coastal forests, dry forests, and heathland. Male Zyganisus propedia have a wingspan ranging from 44 to 52 mm, while females have a wingspan of 58 mm. Adult moths of this species are active in flight from late April through mid-June each year.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Cossidae Zyganisus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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