Jump to content

Xylorycta cosmopis

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Dawynn (talk | contribs) at 15:32, 30 July 2016 (References: stub tagging using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Xylorycta cosmopis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
X. cosmopis
Binomial name
Xylorycta cosmopis
Meyrick, 1890

Xylorycta cosmopis is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.

The wingspan is 22-24 mm. The forewings are shining snow-white with the costa slenderly ochreous-tinged, the costal edge very slenderly blackish on the basal fourth. The hindwings are grey-whitish, the apex somewhat greyer.

The larvae feed on Jacksonia furcellata.[2]

References