Xylorycta leucophanes
Xylorycta leucophanes is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Lower in 1892. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from South Australia and Victoria.
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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.[2]
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