Parapoynx fluctuosalis

Checklist Number
63.1172 [B&F: 1351a]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Crambidae
Subfamily:Acentropinae
Genus:Parapoynx
Species:fluctuosalis
Authority:(Zeller, 1852)

Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in aquatic plants from the Far East. First discovered in Britain at Enfield, Middlesex in July 1979. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 15-24 mm. Larva undescribed.