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Xylorycta placidella

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Xylorycta placidella
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X. placidella
Binomial name
Xylorycta placidella
(Walker, 1864)
Synonyms
  • Cryptolechia placidella Walker, 1864

Xylorycta placidella is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Walker in 1864. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

The wingspan is 19-20 mm. The forewings are shining white with the costal edge whitish-ochreous, the extreme edge dark fuscous towards the base. The hindwings are pale whitish-ochreous, the posterior half, except the margin, suffused with light grey.[2]

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