Xylorycta orectis
| Xylorycta orectis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. orectis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta orectis Meyrick, 1890 | |
Xylorycta orectis is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 34 mm. The forewings are snow-white with the extreme costal edge ochreous-tinged. The hindwings are pale grey, becoming white towards the base. The apex and upper part of the hindmargin are irregularly white.[2]
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