Chalarotona melitoleuca

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Chalarotona melitoleuca
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C. melitoleuca
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Chalarotona melitoleuca
Meyrick, 1890

Chalarotona melitoleuca is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and South Australia.[1]

The wingspan is 11–14 mm. The forewings are rather deep ochreous yellow and the hindwings are ochreous whitish.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (10 December 2013). "Chalarotona melitoleuca Meyrick, 1890". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (10 October 2010). "Chalarotona Meyrick, 1890". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 19 August 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.