Chestnut- marked Pondweed Moth - Parapoynx badiusalis

This gorgeous moth was a fantastic find for the last night of moth week!

Total length: 12mm. White wings marked with bold bands. Terminal line was golden yellow/tan.

Attracted to a light in a rural area.

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Flown Kimmerling

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Perfect in every way! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :) Posted 7 years ago

Joost Thissen

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It's really beautiful. And good picture as well. Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thank you, Joost! Posted 7 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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A proper crown jewel, thank you Christine for the very hard work you put into Moth Week! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Ferdy! Posted 7 years ago

The Chestnut-marked pondweed moth

''Parapoynx badiusalis'', the chestnut-marked pondweed moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Vermont and Wisconsin.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young