Xylorycta parthenistis

Xylorycta parthenistis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Xyloryctidae
Genus:	Xylorycta
Species:	X. parthenistis
Binomial name
	Xylorycta parthenistis; Lower, 1902

Xylorycta parthenistis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1902. It is found in Australia,^[1] where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory.

The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with a fine pale ochreous line along the costa from the base to the apex, somewhat dilated posteriorly. The hindwings are shining snow white.^[2]

References[]

^ Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.

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[1] Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.

[2] McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.

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