Xylorycta calligramma
| Xylorycta calligramma | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. calligramma |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta calligramma (Meyrick, 1890) | |
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Xylorycta calligramma is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales.
The wingspan is 22–23 mm. The forewings are shining white with all veins marked with rather thick bronzy-fuscous streaks. The hindwings are light grey, with the veins darker, the apex suffused with whitish ochreous.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Savela, Markku, ed. (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta calligramma (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ↑ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta calligramma". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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