Kingdom Animalia Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | Scientific name Parapoynx stratiotata Higher classification Parapoynx Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Parapoynx, Butterflies and moths, Cataclysta lemnata, Cataclysta, Elophila nymphaeata | ||
The Ringed China-mark (Parapoynx stratiotata) is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 20–24 mm for the males and 28–30 mm for the females. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Nymphaea alba, Potamogeton, Callitriche, Ceratophyllum demersum, Elodea canadensis, Nuphar lutea and Stratiotes.
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