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Athrypsiastis candidella

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Athrypsiastis candidella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Athrypsiastis
Species:
A. candidella
Binomial name
Athrypsiastis candidella
(Walker, 1863)
Synonyms
  • Topiris candidella Walker, 1863

Athrypsiastis candidella is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is found on Borneo.[1] Adults are silvery white, without any markings.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Athrypsiastis candidella (Walker, 1863)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  2. ^ List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum 28: 522