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Perixestis rhizophaga

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Perixestis rhizophaga
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Perixestis
Species:
P. rhizophaga
Binomial name
Perixestis rhizophaga
(Turner, 1902)
Synonyms
  • Xylorycta rhizophaga Turner, 1902

Perixestis rhizophaga is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Alfred Jefferis Turner in 1902. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is 25–33 mm. The forewings are snow white with the costal edge fuscous towards the base. The hindwings are grey, towards the base whitish.

The larvae feed on Persoonia falcata. They bore in the butt and root of their host plant.[2]

References

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  1. ^ funet.fi
  2. ^ Xyloryctine Moths of Australia Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.