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Hydrilla leafcutter

Parapoynx diminutalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Crambidae
Genus
Parapoynx
Species
Parapoynx diminutalis (Hydrilla leafcutter)

Similar Species in Parapoynx

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Ringed China-mark
Parapoynx stratiotata
Vulnerable
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Streaked China-mark
Parapoynx bilinealis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hydrilla leafcutter?
The scientific name of Hydrilla leafcutter is Parapoynx diminutalis. It belongs to the genus Parapoynx.
Where does Hydrilla leafcutter live?
Hydrilla leafcutter is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Hydrilla leafcutter belong to?
Hydrilla leafcutter (Parapoynx diminutalis) belongs to the genus Parapoynx, which is part of the taxonomic family Crambidae.
What kingdom does Hydrilla leafcutter belong to?
Hydrilla leafcutter (Parapoynx diminutalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Hydrilla leafcutter?
The closest relatives of Hydrilla leafcutter in the genus Parapoynx include Ringed China-mark, Streaked China-mark.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Parapoynx — 3 Species

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Hydrilla leafcutter
Parapoynx diminutalis
NE
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Ringed China-mark
Parapoynx stratiotata
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Streaked China-mark
Parapoynx bilinealis
NE
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