Xylorycta chionoptera
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Arthropoda
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Class: | Insecta
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Species: | X. chionoptera
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Binomial name | |
Xylorycta chionoptera Lower, 1893
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Xylorycta chionoptera is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Victoria.
The wingspan is about 36 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with the costal edge blackish from the base to one-fourth, the rest of the costa orange. The hindwings are light fuscous grey.[2]
References[]
- ^ Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta chionoptera Lower, 1893". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta chionoptera Lower, 1893". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
Categories:
- Xylorycta
- Moths described in 1893
- Xyloryctidae stubs