Heterochyta xenomorpha
| Heterochyta xenomorpha | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Heterochyta |
| Species: | H. xenomorpha
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| Binomial name | |
| Heterochyta xenomorpha Meyrick, 1906
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Heterochyta xenomorpha is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are fuscous very finely sprinkled with whitish points, with a very few scattered black specks. The stigmata are small and blackish, with the plical obliquely before the first discal, the second discal transversely double. The hindwings are light fuscous.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (6 January 2014). "Heterochyta xenomorpha Meyrick, 1906". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Ian (30 July 2010). "Heterochyta". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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