Exacristis
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Genus: | Exacristis Meyrick, 1921
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Species: | E. euryopa
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Exacristis euryopa Meyrick, 1921
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Exacristis euryopa is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae, and the only species in the genus Exacristis. The genus and species were both described by Edward Meyrick in 1921 and are found in South Africa.[1][2]
The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are ochreous-whitish with the discal stigmata widely remote and black. The costal edge is shortly blackish towards the apex. The hindwings are light grey, the apex tinged with ochreous-whitish.[3]
References[]
- ^ funet.fi
- ^ Afro Moths
- ^ Meyrick, E. (July 14, 1921). "Descriptions of South African Micro-Lepidoptera". Annals of the Transvaal Museum. 8 (2): 106 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
Categories:
- Endemic moths of South Africa
- Xyloryctidae
- Xyloryctidae genera
- Monotypic moth genera
- Taxa named by Edward Meyrick
- Xyloryctidae stubs