Xylorycta parthenistis

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.

Xylorycta parthenistis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Xyloryctidae
Genus:
Xylorycta
Species:
X. parthenistis
Binomial name
Xylorycta parthenistis
Lower, 1902

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
  1. Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.


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