| Parapoynx zambiensis | |
|---|---|
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
| |
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.
The wingspan is 15–18 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and December.
Etymology
The species name refers to Zambia, where most specimens originate. [2]
References
- ^ 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.
| Parapoynx zambiensis | |
|---|---|
|
Scientific classification
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Parapoynx |
| Species: | P. zambiensis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Parapoynx zambiensis Agassiz, 2012
| |
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.
The wingspan is 15–18 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and December.
Etymology
The species name refers to Zambia, where most specimens originate. [2]
References
- ^ 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.