Lichenaula petulans

Lichenaula petulans is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by T.P. Lucas in 1900. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

Lichenaula petulans
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L. petulans
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Lichenaula petulans
T.P. Lucas, 1900

The wingspan is 13–18 mm. The forewings are slaty grey with silver specks and black dots. The subhindmarginal and hindmarginal black lines are faintly defined. The hindwings are silvery grey, darker diffused toward the hindmargin.[2]

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