Biology:Parapoynx restingalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Parapoynx restingalis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parapoynx
Species:
P. restingalis
Binomial name
Parapoynx restingalis
Da Silva & Nessimian, 1990

Parapoynx restingalis is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Bahia). The habitat consists of marshes with sand dune vegetation.

The larvae feed on the floating leaves of Nymphoides humboldtianum and Nymphaea ampla.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q18114574 entry