Xylorycta micracma 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, Queensland and Tasmania.
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Xyloryctidae |
Genus: | Xylorycta |
Species: | X. micracma
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Binomial name | |
Xylorycta micracma (Meyrick, 1890)
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The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are silvery white with the costal edge finely dark fuscous towards the base. The hindwings are grey.[2]
References
edit- ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta micracma (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta micracma". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.