Parotis punctiferalis

Parotis punctiferalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parotis
Species:
P. punctiferalis
Binomial name
Parotis punctiferalis
(Walker, 1866)
Synonyms
  • Margaronia punctiferalis Walker, 1866

Parotis punctiferalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in New Guinea,[1] Australia[2] and China.

The wingspan is 36–37 mm.

The larvae feed on Apocynaceae species, including Melodinus species.

References

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


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