''Parapoynx epimochla'' is a

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in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1908. It is found in

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, where it has been recorded from

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. The

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is about 18 mm. The forewings pale ochreous-fuscous, mixed with whitish. There is a fine white subterminal line. The hindwings are white with a narrow median and broad postmedian fuscous fascia, as well as an ochreous-fuscous terminal fascia edged anteriorly with fuscous.

Etymology

The species name is derived from ''epimochlos'' (meaning marked with a bar).Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia
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References

Acentropinae Moths described in 1908 {{Acentropinae-stub