Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Parapoynx diminutalis Snellen, 1880
Oligostigma pallida
* Phylogenetic sequence #143775.
Numbers
Seven Parapoynx species occur in America north of Mexico.
Range
Texas to Florida and North Carolina.
Habitat
Freshwater hydrilla sources.
Remarks
Introduced species endemic to southeast Asia, Australia.
"Looks like it arrived on it's own at least by 1976, not a planned introduction. Note the larva has 7 instars (as opposed to a more normal 5)." Bob P.
Internet References
Moth Photographers Group - range map, photos of living and pinned adults.
BOLD - Barcode of Life Data Systems - collection map and photos of pinned adults.
Moth Photographers Group - pinned adult and related species for comparison.