Telecrates basileia
Telecrates basileia 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 the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.
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The wingspan is 17–19 mm. The forewings are deep shining purple and the extreme base and a median band are golden-yellow. The median band is transverse and biconcave. The hindwings are grey, towards the base ochreous-tinged.[2]
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