Xylorycta leucophanes
| Xylorycta leucophanes | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. leucophanes |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta leucophanes Lower, 1892 | |
Xylorycta leucophanes is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1892. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from South Australia and Victoria.
The wingspan is 24-30 mm. The forewings are shining snow-white with the costal edge blackish from the base to near the apex, posteriorly attenuated. The hindwings are pale grey-whitish, darker towards the apex.
The larvae feed on Hakea species, including Hakea rugosa and Hakea sericea. They feed from within a tube of silk and frass in the leaves.[2]
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