Liparistis monosema
Liparistis monosema | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Xyloryctidae |
Genus: | Liparistis |
Species: | L. monosema |
Binomial name | |
Liparistis monosema (Lower, 1893) | |
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Liparistis monosema is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from South Australia.
The wingspan is 12-16 mm. The forewings are shining white, slightly ochreous posteriorly. The extreme costal edge is blackish towards the base and there is a distinct black spot in the middle of the wing above the anal angle. The hindwings are fuscous.[2]
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