Parotis punctiferalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in New Guinea,[1] Australia[2] and China.
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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
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| Parotis punctiferalis (Walker, 1866)
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The wingspan is 36–37 mm.
The larvae feed on Apocynaceae species, including Melodinus species.
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ BOLD Systems
External links edit
- Lateral view of a male Parotis sp., moth, probably P. punctiferalis at hongkongnaturewalk.tumblr.com