Xylorycta micracma

Xylorycta micracma 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, Queensland and Tasmania.

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

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are silvery white with the costal edge finely dark fuscous towards the base. The hindwings are grey.[2]

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


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