Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Parapoynx | |
Parapoynx zambiensis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2012. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana and Zambia.
The wingspan is 15–18 mm. The forewings are brown mixed with whitish, but pale brown at the costa. The hindwings are whitish. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and December.
Etymology
The species name refers to Zambia, where most specimens originate.
References
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