Parotis punctiferalis

(Parotis punctiferalis)

Description

Parotis punctiferalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in New Guinea, Australia and China. The wingspan is 36–37 mm. The larvae feed on Apocynaceae species, including Melodinus species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Parotis
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