Alucita xanthodes
Alucita xanthodes is a species of moth of the family Alucitidae. It is found in Queensland, Australia.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Alucitidae |
| Genus: | Alucita |
| Species: | A. xanthodes |
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| Alucita xanthodes Meyrick, 1890 | |
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The wingspan is about 12 mm. Each wing is divided into six separate fronds. Every frond has a pattern of six alternate yellow and white patches, with a dark spot on each side of the second, fourth and sixth yellow marks.
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