Liparistis monosema

Liparistis monosema
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Liparistis
Species: L. monosema
Binomial name
Liparistis monosema
(Lower, 1893)
Synonyms
  • Lichenaula monosema Lower, 1893

Liparistis monosema is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from South Australia.

The wingspan is 12-16 mm. The forewings are shining white, slightly ochreous posteriorly. The extreme costal edge is blackish towards the base and there is a distinct black spot in the middle of the wing above the anal angle. The hindwings are fuscous.[2]

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