Xylorycta parthenistis
| Xylorycta parthenistis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. parthenistis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902 | |
Xylorycta parthenistis is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1902. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory.
The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are shining snow-white with a fine pale ochreous line along the costa from the base to the apex, somewhat dilated posteriorly. The hindwings are shining snow-white.[2]
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