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Toronia perplexus
Toronia perplexus is a species of carpenter moth in the family Cossidae, a family known for robust-bodied moths whose larvae bore into wood. The species was described by Barnes & Benjamin in 1924. As with many Cossidae species, the biology and natural history of T. perplexus remain poorly documented in scientific literature. The genus Toronia contains relatively few described species, and members are found in North America. Adult Cossidae moths typically have reduced mouthparts and do not feed as adults, with their primary energy reserves accumulated during the larval stage.