Parapoynx badiusalis, the chestnut-marked pondweed moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. 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. The habitat consists of vegetated ponds, marshes and lakeshores.
The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.The larvae feed on Potamogeton species.

harmful

Parapoynx badiusalis are considered tree pests because they feed on the foliage of trees, causing damage to the leaves and potentially impacting the overall health and growth of the tree.

tree pest

Parapoynx badiusalis can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of various garden plants, potentially causing damage and impacting the overall health and appearance of the garden.

garden pest

Parapoynx badiusalis can be considered crop pests because they have been known to feed on the foliage of various crops, such as rice and water plants, potentially causing damage and reducing crop yields.

crop pest

Parapoynx badiusalis are considered pests because they feed on the foliage of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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