Xylorycta calligramma

Xylorycta calligramma 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.

Xylorycta calligramma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Xyloryctidae
Genus:
Xylorycta
Species:
X. calligramma
Binomial name
Xylorycta calligramma
(Meyrick, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Telecrates calligramma Meyrick, 1890

The wingspan is 22–23 mm. The forewings are shining white with all veins marked with rather thick bronzy-fuscous streaks. The hindwings are light grey, with the veins darker, the apex suffused with whitish ochreous.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta calligramma (Meyrick, 1890)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta calligramma". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2020.


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