Xylorycta leucophanes
Xylorycta leucophanes is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1892. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from South Australia and Victoria.
| Xylorycta leucophanes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Xylorycta |
| Species: | X. leucophanes |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylorycta leucophanes Lower, 1892 | |
The wingspan is 24–30 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with the costal edge blackish from the base to near the apex, posteriorly attenuated. The hindwings are pale grey whitish, darker towards the apex.
The larvae feed on Hakea species, including Hakea rugosa and Hakea sericea. They feed from within a tube of silk and frass in the leaves.[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (28 August 2014). "Xylorycta leucophanes Lower, 1892". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- McMillan, Ian (30 June 2010). "Xylorycta leucophanes Lower, 1892". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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