Xylorycta chionoptera

(Xylorycta chionoptera)

Description

Xylorycta chionoptera is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia, 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.

Taxonomic tree:

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