Athrypsiastis candidella

Athrypsiastis candidella is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is found on Borneo.[1] Adults are silvery white, without any markings.[2]

Athrypsiastis candidella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Xyloryctidae
Genus:
Athrypsiastis
Species:
A. candidella
Binomial name
Athrypsiastis candidella
(Walker, 1863)
Synonyms
  • Topiris candidella Walker, 1863

References
  1. Savela, Markku. "Athrypsiastis candidella (Walker, 1863)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  2. List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum 28: 522


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