Parotis punctiferalis (Walker) is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Parotis punctiferalis (Walker)
Parotis punctiferalis is a Crambidae moth described in 1866, found in New Guinea, Australia, and China, whose larvae feed on Apocynaceae.
Parotis punctiferalis is a species of moth that belongs to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1866. This species can be found in New Guinea, Australia, and China. The wingspan of adult Parotis punctiferalis ranges from 36 to 37 millimeters. The larvae of this moth feed on species from the plant family Apocynaceae, including species of the genus Melodinus.
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