Xylorycta homoleuca
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.
| Xylorycta homoleuca | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. homoleuca |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta homoleuca Lower, 1894 | |
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
- Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta homoleuca Lower, 1894". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta homoleuca Lower, 1894". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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