Echiomima mythica
Echiomima mythica is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland.
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The wingspan is 30–41 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous, towards the inner and hind margin somewhat brownish-tinged. The costa and inner margin are narrowly suffused with yellowish-brown and there is a round black dot in the disc at two-thirds. The hindwings are light ochreous-orange.
The larvae feed on Ellatostachys xylocarpa, Cleistanthus cunninghamii, Waterhousea floribunda, Backhousia myrtifolia, Pongamia pinnata, Elaeocarpus angustifolia, Daphnandra species and Carya illinoensis. They bore in the stem of their host plant.[2]
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