Elophila ekthlipsis
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Elophila |
Species: | E. ekthlipsis
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Binomial name | |
Elophila ekthlipsis (Grote, 1876)
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Elophila ekthlipsis, the nymphula moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the Great Lakes area, including Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec and Wisconsin.[2] The habitat consists of ponds and marshes.
The wingspan is 18–26 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. They create a portable case.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "800723.00 – 4747 – Elophila ekthlipsis – Nymphula Moth – (Grote, 1876)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ McLeod, Robin (July 12, 2012). "Species Elophila ekthlipsis - Nymphula Moth - Hodges#4747". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.