Parotis prasinalis explained

Parotis prasinalis is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Madagascar, Mozambique, Comoros, Seychelles[1] and in Kenya.[2]

This species has a wingspan of 17mm. The wings are clear-grassgreen with a black spot in their middle. Antennae are yellowish, with almost the length of the forewings. The edge of the forewings and palpae are grey-brown.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/PAROPRAS Afro Moths
  2. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=92742 www.boldsystems.org
  3. Saalmüller, Max, 1892, Lepideptoren von Madagaskar - "Abhandlungen der Senckenbergischen Naturforschenden Gesellschaft", page 506/507, ref.875