Trichophysetis neophyla

Trichophysetis neophyla
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Trichophysetis
Species: T. neophyla
Binomial name
Trichophysetis neophyla
Meyrick, 1884[1]

Trichophysetis neophyla is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is known from Australia.

The wingspan is about 12 mm. The wings have fine dark and light bars giving a silvery grey appearance, as well as some wavy brown and olive green markings. When at rest, it has an unusual curved posture with the wing tips near the surface and abdomen held away from the surface.[2]

References

  1. "Australian Faunal Directory". Environment.gov.au. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  2. "ozanimals.com". ozanimals.com. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
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