Xylorycta orectis
Xylorycta orectis 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, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.
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| Species: | X. orectis |
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The wingspan is about 34 mm. The forewings are snow-white with the extreme costal edge ochreous-tinged. The hindwings are pale grey, becoming white towards the base. The apex and upper part of the hindmargin are irregularly white.[2]
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