Elophila nebulosalis

Elophila nebulosalis, the nebulous munroessa moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from South Carolina to Florida.[2]

Elophila nebulosalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Elophila
Species:
E. nebulosalis
Binomial name
Elophila nebulosalis
(Fernald, 1887)
Synonyms
  • Hydrocampa nebulosalis Fernald, 1887
  • Munroessa nebulosalis

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are orangish yellow with a dark grey patch along the costa, forming a semicircle. The area inside this semicircle is orangish yellow with a small white patch. There is a white subterminal line, bordered with black. The hindwings are orangish yellow with three white lines with black borders. Adults have been recorded on wing year round in Florida.

The larvae are thought to be aquatic.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. "800726.00 – 4750 – Elophila nebulosalis – Nebulous Munroessa Moth – (Fernald, 1887)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  3. McLeod, Robin (April 29, 2006). "Species Elophila nebulosalis - Nebulous Munroessa - Hodges#4750". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.


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