Telecrates basileia

(Telecrates basileia)

Description

Telecrates basileia is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Turner in 1902. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia. The wingspan is 17–19 mm. The forewings are deep shining purple and the extreme base and a median band are golden-yellow. The median band is transverse and biconcave. The hindwings are grey, towards the base ochreous-tinged.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Telecrates
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