Eupetochira axysta

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E. axysta
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Eupetochira axysta
Meyrick, 1927

Eupetochira axysta is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. It is found in South Africa. [1] [2]

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The forewings are white and the hindwings are light grey, becoming white towards the dorsum. [3]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (December 14, 2013). "Eupetochira axysta Meyrick, 1927". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  2. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2019). "Eupetochira axysta Meyrick, 1927". Afromoths. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  3. Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (12): 363. PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .