Parapoynx epimochla

Parapoynx epimochla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parapoynx
Species:
P. epimochla
Binomial name
Parapoynx epimochla
(Turner, 1908)
Synonyms
  • Nymphula epimochla Turner, 1908

Parapoynx epimochla is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1908.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[2]

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings pale ochreous-fuscous, mixed with whitish. There is a fine white subterminal line. The hindwings are white with a narrow median and broad postmedian fuscous fascia, as well as an ochreous-fuscous terminal fascia edged anteriorly with fuscous.

Etymology

The species name is derived from epimochlos (meaning marked with a bar).[3]

References

  1. โ†‘ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. โ†‘ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
  3. โ†‘ Howchin, Walter, ed. (1908). "Transactions and proceedings and report of the Royal Society of South Australia". Transactions and proceedings and report of the Royal Society of South Australia. 32: 83. LCCN 95641250. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.