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Heterochyta xenomorpha

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Heterochyta xenomorpha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Heterochyta
Species:
H. xenomorpha
Binomial name
Heterochyta xenomorpha
Meyrick, 1906

Heterochyta xenomorpha is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are fuscous very finely sprinkled with whitish points, with a very few scattered black specks. The stigmata are small and blackish, with the plical obliquely before the first discal, the second discal transversely double. The hindwings are light fuscous.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (6 January 2014). "Heterochyta xenomorpha Meyrick, 1906". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. ^ McMillan, Ian (30 July 2010). "Heterochyta". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.