Heterobathra xiphosema

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Heterobathra xiphosema
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H. xiphosema
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Heterobathra xiphosema
Lower, 1901

Heterobathra xiphosema is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1901. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales. [1]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are ashy-grey whitish with a slightly curved moderate black longitudinal streak above the middle, from the base of the costa to just above the apex of the wing, thickest on the basal third. There is a black spot at one-third from the base and a second, similar one at the end of the cell, both touching the longitudinal streak. The hindwings are grey whitish. [2]

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References

  1. Heterobathra at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms.
  2. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 25 (2): 90 PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .