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Niphopyralis discipunctalis

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Niphopyralis discipunctalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hampson in 1919. It is found in Papua New Guinea, where it has been recorded from the Louisiade Islands (St. Aignan Island).

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are glossy white with a black discoidal point and a slight blackish terminal line, almost obsolete except towards the apex. The hindwings are glossy white with a slight blackish terminal line to near the turnus.

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Niphopyralis discipunctalis Wikipedia


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