Parapoynx epimochla is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1908.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[2]

Parapoynx epimochla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parapoynx
Species:
P. epimochla
Binomial name
Parapoynx epimochla
(Turner, 1908)
Synonyms
  • Nymphula epimochla Turner, 1908

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings pale ochreous-fuscous, mixed with whitish. There is a fine white subterminal line. The hindwings are white with a narrow median and broad postmedian fuscous fascia, as well as an ochreous-fuscous terminal fascia edged anteriorly with fuscous.

Etymology

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The species name is derived from epimochlos (meaning marked with a bar).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
  3. ^ Howchin, Walter, ed. (1908). "Transactions and proceedings and report of the Royal Society of South Australia". Transactions and proceedings and report of the Royal Society of South Australia. 32: 83. LCCN 95641250.   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.