Xylorycta nivella
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Species: | X. nivella
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| Xylorycta nivella (Walker, 1864)
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Xylorycta nivella is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Australia.[1]
The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are pure white, with the forewings slightly rounded at the tips, the exterior border slightly convex and very oblique.[2]
References[]
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Xylorycta nivella (Walker, 1864)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Xyloryctine Moths of Australia
Categories:
- Xylorycta
- Moths described in 1864
- Xyloryctidae stubs