Thysiarcha

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Thysiarcha
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Thysiarcha
Meyrick, 1925
Species:
T. ecclesiastis
Binomial name
Thysiarcha ecclesiastis
(Meyrick, 1887)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophasa ecclesiastisMeyrick, 1887

Thysiarcha ecclesiastis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae, and the only species in the genus Thysiarcha. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1887. It is found in Australia, [1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 66 mm. The forewings are shining white with a narrow coppery hindmarginal fascia, forming alternate purple and golden spots. The hindwings are shining white with a narrow coppery-purplish hindmarginal fascia.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus gummifera . They bore in the stem of their host plant. [2]

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References

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  2. Xyloryctine Moths of Australia PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .