Metathrinca iridostoma

(Metathrinca iridostoma)

Description

Metathrinca iridostoma is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Alexey Diakonoff in 1968. It is found on Luzon in the Philippines. The wingspan is 17–18 mm for males and 16–17 mm for females. The forewings are snow white, with a silky gloss and with the basal fourth of the costa with a narrow marginal fuscous line. The hindwings are glossy silvery white.

Taxonomic tree:

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