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Crepidosceles exanthema

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Crepidosceles exanthema
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Crepidosceles
Species:
C. exanthema
Binomial name
Crepidosceles exanthema
Meyrick, 1885

Crepidosceles exanthema is a moth of the family Oecophoridae.[1][2][3][4] It is known from Australia[1][2] with records from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and South Australia.[3]

The wingspan is about 2 cm (0.79 in). This forewings are yellow with broad brown margins, brown areas at their bases, and brown lines along the costae. The hindwings are pearly pale brown.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Species Crepidosceles exanthema Meyrick, 1885". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b Savela, Markku. "Crepidosceles Meyrick, 1883". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (3 December 2020). "Crepidosceles exanthema Meyrick, 1885". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Crepidosceles exanthema Meyrick, 1885". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.25.047. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.