Xylorycta calligramma

Xylorycta calligramma 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.

Xylorycta calligramma
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X. calligramma
Binomial name
Xylorycta calligramma
(Meyrick, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Telecrates calligramma Meyrick, 1890

The wingspan is 22–23 mm. The forewings are shining white with all veins marked with rather thick bronzy-fuscous streaks. The hindwings are light grey, with the veins darker, the apex suffused with whitish-ochreous.[2]

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