Parotis punctiferalis

Parotis punctiferalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Parotis
Species: P. punctiferalis
Binomial name
Parotis punctiferalis
(Walker, 1866)
Synonyms
  • Margaronia punctiferalis Walker, 1866

Parotis punctiferalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Walker in 1866. It is found in New Guinea,[1] Australia[2] and China.[3]

The wingspan is 36–37 mm.

The larvae feed on Apocynaceae species, including Melodinus species.

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