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Chereuta anthracistis

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Chereuta anthracistis
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C. anthracistis
Binomial name
Chereuta anthracistis
Meyrick, 1906

Chereuta anthracistis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1930. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are dark bronzy fuscous with coppery reflections, with a few scattered white scales. The hindwings are dark bronzy fuscous.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (12 December 2013). "Chereuta anthracistis Meyrick, 1906". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (9 October 2010). "Chereuta Meyrick, 1906". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 19 August 2020.