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Xylorycta homoleuca

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Xylorycta homoleuca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Xylorycta
Species:
X. homoleuca
Binomial name
Xylorycta homoleuca
Lower, 1894

Xylorycta homoleuca is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1894. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is about 31 mm. The forewings are shining white, faintly ochreous-tinged, without markings. The hindwings are pale grey.

The larvae feed on Cupaniopsis and possibly Hakea species. They feed under a web in the bark.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta homoleuca Lower, 1894". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta homoleuca Lower, 1894". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.