Eupetochira axysta

(Eupetochira axysta)

Description

Eupetochira axysta is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1927. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan is about 24 mm. The forewings are white and the hindwings are light grey, becoming white towards the dorsum.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Oecophoridae

Genus:Eupetochira

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