Oxyelophila callista
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Oxyelophila |
| Species: | O. callista
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| Binomial name | |
| Oxyelophila callista Forbes, 1922
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Oxyelophila callista is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes in 1922.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas.[2]
The wingspan is about 13 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May and October.
The larvae are aquatic.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "800769.00 – 4788 – Oxyelophila callista – (Forbes, 1922)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 28, 2015). "Species Oxyelophila callista - Hodges#4788". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved April 11, 2018.