Xyroptila marmarias is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found on the Atherton Tableland in Queensland, Australia, and it is also known from New Guinea.Review of the Pterophoridae from New Guinea, with descriptions of eight new species (Lepidoptera)
The bright colours of the adult suggest it is a day active species.
Its biology is unknown, but the larvae of various related species feed on flowers.
References
External links
Australian Faunal Directory A Guide to Australian Moths Papua Insects