Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Xyloryctidae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Liparistis | |
Liparistis monosema is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia, 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.
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