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Niphopyralis discipunctalis

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Niphopyralis discipunctalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Niphopyralis
Species:
N. discipunctalis
Binomial name
Niphopyralis discipunctalis
Hampson, 1919

Niphopyralis discipunctalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1919. It is found in Papua New Guinea, where it has been recorded from Misima Island in the Louisiade Archipelago.[1]

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are glossy white with a black discoidal point and a slight blackish terminal line, almost obsolete except towards the apex. The hindwings are glossy white with a slight blackish terminal line to near the turnus.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Annals and Magazine of Natural History. (9) 4 (23): 307. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.