Parapoynx dentizonalis

Parapoynx dentizonalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Parapoynx
Species:	P. dentizonalis
Binomial name
	Parapoynx dentizonalis; (Hampson, 1897)
Synonyms
	Nymphula dentizonalis Hampson, 1897;

Parapoynx dentizonalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1897. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The wings are white, with brown submarginal lines and bands, and chequered edges, as well as a dark spot near the costa of the forewings.[2]

References

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (20 March 2012). "Parapoynx dentizonalis (Hampson, 1897)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 29 June 2018.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 29 June 2018.

[2] Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (20 March 2012). "Parapoynx dentizonalis (Hampson, 1897)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 29 June 2018.