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Xylorycta nivella

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Xylorycta nivella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Xylorycta
Species:
X. nivella
Binomial name
Xylorycta nivella
(Walker, 1864)
Synonyms
  • Cryptolechia nivella Walker, 1864

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

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Xylorycta nivella (Walker, 1864)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  2. ^ Xyloryctine Moths of Australia Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.