Heterochyta infesta

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Heterochyta infesta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
H. infesta
Binomial name
Heterochyta infesta
(Meyrick, 1906)
Synonyms
  • Heterobathra infesta Meyrick, 1921

Heterochyta infesta is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Victoria.

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are dark purplish fuscous and the hindwings are rather dark grey.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (6 January 2014). "Heterochyta infesta (Meyrick, 1921)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 July 2010). "Heterochyta". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2020.


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