Xylorycta parthenistis

Summary

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 Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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 edit

  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.   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.