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Xylorycta chionoptera

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Xylorycta chionoptera is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Victoria.

The wingspan is about 36 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with the costal edge blackish from the base to one-fourth, the rest of the costa orange. The hindwings are light fuscous grey.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta chionoptera Lower, 1893". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta chionoptera Lower, 1893". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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Xylorycta chionoptera: Brief Summary

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Xylorycta chionoptera is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria.

The wingspan is about 36 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with the costal edge blackish from the base to one-fourth, the rest of the costa orange. The hindwings are light fuscous grey.

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