Parapoynx zambiensis

Parapoynx zambiensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Parapoynx
Species:	P. zambiensis
Binomial name
	Parapoynx zambiensis; Agassiz, 2012

Parapoynx zambiensis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by David John Lawrence Agassiz in 2012.^[1] It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana and Zambia.

The wingspan is 15–18 mm. The forewings are brown mixed with whitish, but pale brown at the costa. The hindwings are whitish. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and December.

Etymology[]

The species name refers to Zambia, where most specimens originate.^[2]

References[]

^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
^ Agassiz, David J. L. (2012). "The Acentropinae (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) of Africa" (PDF). Zootaxa. 3494: 1–73. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3494.1.1. ISBN 978-1-86977-986-3.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] Agassiz, David J. L. (2012). "The Acentropinae (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) of Africa" (PDF). Zootaxa. 3494: 1–73. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3494.1.1. ISBN 978-1-86977-986-3.

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