Xylorycta calligramma

Xylorycta calligramma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Xylorycta
Species: X. calligramma
Binomial name
Xylorycta calligramma
(Meyrick, 1890)
Synonyms
  • Telecrates calligramma Meyrick, 1890

Xylorycta calligramma is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales.

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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