Xylorycta parthenistis

Xylorycta parthenistis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1902. It is found in Australia,^[1] where it has been recorded from the Northern Territory.

Xylorycta parthenistis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Xyloryctidae
Genus:	Xylorycta
Species:	X. parthenistis
Binomial name
Xylorycta parthenistis Lower, 1902

The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with a fine pale ochreous line along the costa from the base to the apex, somewhat dilated posteriorly. The hindwings are shining snow white.^[2]