Biology:Eupetochira axysta

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Eupetochira axysta
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E. axysta
Binomial name
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]

References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed (December 14, 2013). "Eupetochira axysta Meyrick, 1927". https://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/xyloryctidae/eupetochira/#axysta. Retrieved August 29, 2020. 
  2. De Prins, J.; De Prins, W. (2019). "Eupetochira axysta Meyrick, 1927". http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/EUPEAXYS. Retrieved August 29, 2020. 
  3. Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (12): 363. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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