Perixestis eucephala
Perixestis eucephala is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Turner in 1902. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland.
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The wingspan is 29–38 mm. The forewings are snow white with the costal edge ochreous, at the extreme base blackish. The hindwings are grey, towards the inner-margin whitish.
The larvae feed on Grevillea striata. They bore in the stem of their host plant.[2]
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