Parapoynx maculalis, the polymorphic pondweed moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. It is found in eastern North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Alberta, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Newfoundland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. The habitat consists of ponds and streams.
 The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The forewings are white, dusted with fuscous along the base and with a fuscous spot at the base of the fold. The hindwings are pure white.
 The larvae feed on various aquatic plants. Young larvae are light yellowish brown with a dark yellowish-brown head.

harmful

Parapoynx maculalis are considered tree pests because their larvae feed on the leaves and stems of various tree species, causing damage and potentially impacting the health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Parapoynx maculalis can be considered garden pests because their larvae feed on the leaves and stems of various garden plants, potentially causing damage and reducing the overall health and appearance of the plants.

garden pest

Parapoynx maculalis can be considered crop pests because their larvae feed on the leaves and stems of various crop plants, leading to reduced crop yield and quality.

crop pest

Parapoynx maculalis are considered pests because their larvae feed on the leaves and stems of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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