Parapoynx crisonalis

Parapoynx crisonalis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Parapoynx
Species:	P. crisonalis
Binomial name
	Parapoynx crisonalis; (Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
	Hydrocampa crisonalis Walker, 1859; Nymphula incurvalis South in Leech & South, 1901; Nymphula takamukui Shibuya, 1929; Paraponyx myina Meyrick, 1885; Parapoynx hebraicalis Snellen, 1880;

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.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
^ Hantsmoths
^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.

[2] Hantsmoths

[3] Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia

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