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Xylorycta orectis

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Xylorycta orectis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward 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]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta orectis Meyrick, 1890". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta orectis". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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Xylorycta orectis: Brief Summary

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Xylorycta orectis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia, 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.

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