Parapoynx villidalis

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.

Parapoynx villidalis
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P. villidalis
Binomial name
Parapoynx villidalis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma villidalis Walker, 1859
  • Hydrocampa sacadasalis Walker, 1859
  • Oligostigma unilinealis Snellen, 1876

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

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


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