Xylorycta nivella

Xylorycta nivella is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Australia.[1]

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

The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are pure white, with the forewings slightly rounded at the tips, the exterior border slightly convex and very oblique.[2]

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


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