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Xylorycta cosmopis

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Xylorycta cosmopis is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia.

The wingspan is 22-24 mm. The forewings are shining snow-white with the costa slenderly ochreous-tinged, the costal edge very slenderly blackish on the basal fourth. The hindwings are grey-whitish, the apex somewhat greyer.

The larvae feed on Jacksonia furcellata.

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Xylorycta cosmopis Wikipedia


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