Elophila manilensis

Elophila manilensis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1917.[1] It is native to eastern Asia, where it has been recorded from China and the Philippines. It is a naturalised species in aquatic nurseries in Great Britain.

Elophila manilensis
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E. manilensis
Binomial name
Elophila manilensis
(Hampson, 1917)
Synonyms
  • Nymphula manilensis Hampson, 1917

The wingspan is 11–14 mm for males and 16–22 mm for females.

The larvae feed on various aquatic plants. They live entirely underwater.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. Hantsmoths
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