Parapoynx epimochla

Parapoynx epimochla
Scientific classification
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

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

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

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

References


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