Chalarotona melitoleuca

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Chalarotona melitoleuca
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Chalarotona melitoleuca
Meyrick, 1890

Chalarotona melitoleuca is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and South Australia. [1]

The wingspan is 11–14 mm. The forewings are rather deep ochreous yellow and the hindwings are ochreous whitish. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (10 December 2013). "Chalarotona melitoleuca Meyrick, 1890". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. McMillan, Ian (10 October 2010). "Chalarotona Meyrick, 1890". Xyloryctine Moths of Australia. Retrieved 19 August 2020.