Heterochyta xenomorpha
Heterochyta xenomorpha is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.
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The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are fuscous very finely sprinkled with whitish points, with a very few scattered black specks. The stigmata are small and blackish, with the plical obliquely before the first discal, the second discal transversely double. The hindwings are light fuscous.[2]
References
- Savela, Markku, ed. (6 January 2014). "Heterochyta xenomorpha Meyrick, 1906". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- McMillan, Ian (30 July 2010). "Heterochyta". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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