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Xylorycta philonympha

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Xylorycta philonympha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Xylorycta
Species:
X. philonympha
Binomial name
Xylorycta philonympha
Lower, 1903

Xylorycta philonympha is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1903. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, the Northern Territory and South Australia.

The wingspan is 30–36 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with a narrow orange streak along the edge of the costa, from the base to just before the apex, becoming fuscous tinged on the basal one-fourth. The hindwings are pale fuscous, becoming lighter towards the base.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta philonympha Lower, 1903". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta philonympha Lower, 1903". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.