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.
| Parapoynx zambiensis | |
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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. zambiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Parapoynx zambiensis Agassiz, 2012
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The wingspan is 15–18 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and December.
Etymology edit
The species name refers to Zambia, where most specimens originate.[2]
References edit
- ^ 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.