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 Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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 larvae are thought to be aquatic.[3]

References

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  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.