Zyganisus cadigalorum is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from the Sydney area.

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

The wingspan is 41–62 mm for males and 59–65 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late April to mid-July.

Etymology

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The species name is derived from the Cadigal people.[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].