Xylorycta parthenistis
| Xylorycta parthenistis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. parthenistis
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| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902
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Xylorycta parthenistis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1902. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory.
The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with a fine pale ochreous line along the costa from the base to the apex, somewhat dilated posteriorly. The hindwings are shining snow white.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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