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Parapoynx villidalis

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Parapoynx villidalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parapoynx
Species:
P. villidalis
Binomial name
Parapoynx villidalis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma villidalis Walker, 1859
  • Hydrocampa sacadasalis Walker, 1859
  • Oligostigma unilinealis Snellen, 1876

Parapoynx villidalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in Australia (Queensland, New South Wales), Indonesia (Java, Borneo), China (Hong Kong), Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as on Fiji.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The wings have white and brown-edged yellow stripes, with a dark spot near the costa of the forewings.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia