How to Identify Xyloryctidae

Xyloryctidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 21 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Xyloryctidae Species

How to identify Lichenaula calligrapha Meyrick, 1890

Lichenaula calligrapha Meyrick, 1890

Lichenaula calligrapha Meyrick, 1890

Lichenaula calligrapha is a moth species described from Australian specimens, wh…

How to identify Cryptophasa rubescens Lewin, 1805

Cryptophasa rubescens Lewin, 1805

Cryptophasa rubescens Lewin, 1805

Cryptophasa rubescens is a Xyloryctidae moth found in eastern Australia whose la…

How to identify Telecrates laetiorella (Walker, 1864)

Telecrates laetiorella (Walker, 1864)

Telecrates laetiorella (Walker, 1864)

Telecrates laetiorella is a moth species with a 16–23 mm wingspan and distinct y…

How to identify Lichenaula onychotypa Turner, 1939

Lichenaula onychotypa Turner, 1939

Lichenaula onychotypa Turner, 1939

Lichenaula onychotypa is a 20 mm wingspan Xyloryctidae moth found across multipl…

How to identify Cryptophasa flavolineata (Walker, 1864)

Cryptophasa flavolineata (Walker, 1864)

Cryptophasa flavolineata (Walker, 1864)

Cryptophasa flavolineata is a white moth species in the Xyloryctidae family foun…

How to identify Echiomima mythica (Meyrick, 1890)

Echiomima mythica (Meyrick, 1890)

Echiomima mythica (Meyrick, 1890)

Echiomima mythica is a Xyloryctidae moth found in Australia, whose stem-boring l…

How to identify Lichenaula onychodes Turner, 1898

Lichenaula onychodes Turner, 1898

Lichenaula onychodes Turner, 1898

Lichenaula onychodes is a Xyloryctidae moth found across Australia, whose larvae…

How to identify Arignota stercorata (Lucas, 1894)

Arignota stercorata (Lucas, 1894)

Arignota stercorata (Lucas, 1894)

Arignota stercorata is a Xyloryctidae moth found in Australia and Papua New Guin…

How to identify Lichenaula arisema Meyrick, 1890

Lichenaula arisema Meyrick, 1890

Lichenaula arisema Meyrick, 1890

Lichenaula arisema is a dark grey hindwinged moth in Xyloryctidae, described 189…

How to identify Tymbophora peltastis Meyrick, 1890

Tymbophora peltastis Meyrick, 1890

Tymbophora peltastis Meyrick, 1890

Tymbophora peltastis is the only species of the monotypic moth genus Tymbophora …

How to identify Cryptophasa epadelpha (Meyrick, 1890)

Cryptophasa epadelpha (Meyrick, 1890)

Cryptophasa epadelpha (Meyrick, 1890)

Cryptophasa epadelpha is a Xyloryctidae moth found in eastern Australia, with la…

How to identify Plectophila discalis (Walker, 1865)

Plectophila discalis (Walker, 1865)

Plectophila discalis (Walker, 1865)

Plectophila discalis is a Xyloryctidae moth found in Australia, whose larvae fee…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Xyloryctidae?

Xyloryctidae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. The forewing cilia are ochreous-white, more or less distinctly barred with grey, and have an interrupted blackish line. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Xyloryctidae?

Xyloryctidae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. There is a short, indistinct dark fuscous dash on the submedian fold at the one-fourth position, and a second similar dash beyond the middle.

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