Parapoynx epimochla

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]

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

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. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
  3. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia


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