Parapoynx curviferalis

Parapoynx curviferalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parapoynx
Species: P. curviferalis
Binomial name
Parapoynx curviferalis
(Walker, 1866)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma curviferalis Walker, 1866

Parapoynx curviferalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Walker in 1866.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Brunswick to Florida and from Illinois to Alabama.[2]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults are nearly identical to Parapoynx badiusalis. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.[3]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Bug Guide
  3. mothphotographersgroup


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