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Xylorycta perflua

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Xylorycta perflua
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Xylorycta
Species:
X. perflua
Binomial name
Xylorycta perflua
Meyrick, 1914

Xylorycta perflua is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1914. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are ochreous white with a narrow dark fuscous costal streak from the base to near the apex, finely attenuated anteriorly. There is a moderate dark fuscous streak along the dorsum from one-fourth to the tornus, narrowed towards the extremities. The hindwings are whitish ochreous, posteriorly infuscated.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta perflua Meyrick, 1914". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta perflua". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.