| Parotis punctiferalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Parotis |
| Species: | P. punctiferalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Parotis punctiferalis (Walker, 1866) | |
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Parotis punctiferalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. 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.
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- BOLD Systems
External links
- Lateral view of a male Parotis sp., moth, probably P. punctiferalis at hongkongnaturewalk.tumblr.com
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| Parotis punctiferalis | |
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