Parapoynx bilinealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Snellen in 1876. It is found in India[1] and Japan. It has also been recorded from Europe, where it was accidentally introduced.

Parapoynx bilinealis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parapoynx
Species:
P. bilinealis
Binomial name
Parapoynx bilinealis
(Snellen, 1876)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma bilinealis Snellen, 1876

The wingspan is 12–16 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on aquatic plants.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Swedish Moths
  3. ^ Hants Moths