Xylorycta micracma
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Species: | X. micracma
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| Xylorycta micracma (Meyrick, 1890)
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Xylorycta micracma is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are silvery white with the costal edge finely dark fuscous towards the base. The hindwings are grey.[2]
References[]
- ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta micracma (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta micracma". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
Categories:
- Xylorycta
- Moths described in 1890
- Xyloryctidae stubs