Xylorycta placidella

Xylorycta placidella is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

Xylorycta placidella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Xyloryctidae
Genus:
Xylorycta
Species:
X. placidella
Binomial name
Xylorycta placidella
(Walker, 1864)
Synonyms
  • Cryptolechia placidella Walker, 1864

The wingspan is 19–20 mm. The forewings are shining white with the costal edge whitish ochreous, the extreme edge dark fuscous towards the base. The hindwings are pale whitish ochreous, the posterior half, except the margin, suffused with light grey.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku. "Xylorycta placidella (Walker, 1864)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  2. Xyloryctine Moths of Australia


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