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Zyganisus propedia

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Zyganisus propedia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Zyganisus
Species:
Z. propedia
Binomial name
Zyganisus propedia
Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012

Zyganisus propedia is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria, South Australia and southern Western Australia. The habitat consists of lowland coastal forests, dry forests and heathland.

The wingspan is 44–52 mm for males and 58 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late April to mid-June.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Kallies, A. & D.J. Hilton, 2012: Revision of Cossinae and small Zeuzerinae from Australia (Lepidoptera: Cossidae). Zootaxa 3454: 1-62. Abstract: [1].