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Sandava xylistis

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Sandava xylistis
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S. xylistis
Binomial name
Sandava xylistis
Synonyms
  • Istarva xylistis

Sandava xylistis, the rusty snout, is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1900.[1] It is found in the Australian states of Victoria and Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The moth flies in October, November, March and April.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (February 28, 2012). "Sandava xylistis Swinhoe, 1900". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (17 August 2019). "Sandava xylistis Swinhoe, 1900 Rusty Snout". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 14 February 2020.