Trichophysetis neophyla
Trichophysetis neophyla is a moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1884 and is known from Australia.
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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
- "Australian Faunal Directory". Environment.gov.au. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- "Crambid moth (Trichophysetis neophyla)". OzAnimals.com. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
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