Parotis marginata (Hampson, 1893) is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Parotis marginata (Hampson, 1893)

Parotis marginata (Hampson, 1893)

Parotis marginata is a 30 mm wingspan Crambidae moth found across Asia, Oceania, and parts of Australia.

Family
Genus
Parotis
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Parotis marginata (Hampson, 1893)

Parotis marginata (Hampson, 1893) is a moth species that belongs to the Crambidae family. This species has been recorded across multiple regions, including south-east Asia (with records from India, Bangladesh, and China), as well as Fiji, Japan, and Australia. In Australia, it is found in the Northern Territory and Queensland. The wingspan of Parotis marginata measures approximately 30 mm.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Parotis

More from Crambidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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