Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Xyloryctidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Xylorycta | |
Xylorycta leucophanes is a moth in the Xyloryctidae family. It was described by Lower in 1892. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia and Victoria.
The wingspan is 24-30 mm. The forewings are shining snow-white with the costal edge blackish from the base to near the apex, posteriorly attenuated. The hindwings are pale grey-whitish, darker towards the apex.
The larvae feed on Hakea species, including Hakea rugosa and Hakea sericea. They feed from within a tube of silk and frass in the leaves.
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