Parapoynx curviferalis

Parapoynx curviferalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Brunswick to Florida and from Illinois to Alabama.[2]

Parapoynx curviferalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Parapoynx
Species:
P. curviferalis
Binomial name
Parapoynx curviferalis
(Walker, 1866)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma curviferalis Walker, 1866

The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults are nearly identical to Parapoynx badiusalis. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. BugGuide
  3. Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.


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