Parapoynx epimochla is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1908.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Parapoynx |
| Species: | P. epimochla
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| Binomial name | |
| Parapoynx epimochla (Turner, 1908)
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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
editThe species name is derived from epimochlos (meaning marked with a bar).[3]
References
edit- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
- ^ Howchin, Walter, ed. (1908). "Transactions and proceedings and report of the Royal Society of South Australia". Transactions and proceedings and report of the Royal Society of South Australia. 32: 83. LCCN 95641250.
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