Biology:Parapoynx crisonalis
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Parapoynx |
| Species: | P. crisonalis
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| Parapoynx crisonalis (Walker, 1859)
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Parapoynx crisonalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It has a wide range and has been recorded from India , Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia (including Sulawesi), China , Taiwan, Japan and Australia (Queensland).[1] It has been recorded from Great Britain through accidental import with aquatic plants.[2]
The wingspan is 11–15 mm. There is a pattern of various shades of brown and white on the wings. There is a dark spot near the middle of the hindwings.
The larvae are aquatic and feed on various pondweeds.[3]
References
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Hantsmoths
- ↑ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
Wikidata ☰ Q14026716 entry
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