Xylorycta parthenistis

Xylorycta parthenistis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Xylorycta
Species: X. parthenistis
Binomial name
Xylorycta parthenistis
Lower, 1902

Xylorycta parthenistis is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1902. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory.

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]

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