Parotis marinata explained

Parotis marinata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1784.[1] It is found in India (Assam, Darjeeling), Sri Lanka, New Guinea, on the Solomon Islands,[2] the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Orientale, Equateur), South Africa (Eastern Cape).[3] and Australia.[4]

The larvae feed on Rauvolfia vomitoria.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Parotis marinata (Fabricius, 1794) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . March 14, 2018.
  3. Web site: De Prins . J. . De Prins . W. . amp . 2017 . Parotis marinata (Fabricius, 1794) . Afromoths . March 14, 2018.
  4. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=329139 BOLD Systems

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