Xylorycta nivella
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. nivella
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| Xylorycta nivella (Walker, 1864)
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Xylorycta nivella is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Australia.[1]
The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are pure white, with the forewings slightly rounded at the tips, the exterior border slightly convex and very oblique.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Savela, Markku. "Xylorycta nivella (Walker, 1864)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Xyloryctine Moths of Australia
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