Eoophyla argyrilinale is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1897. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

Eoophyla argyrilinale
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Eoophyla
Species:
E. argyrilinale
Binomial name
Eoophyla argyrilinale
(Hampson, 1897)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma argyrilinale Hampson, 1897

The wingspan is about 17 mm. There is a pattern of brown and white on the wings.

The larvae are aquatic and feed on various waterweeds. They are pale yellow with tufts of short hairs.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (24 May 2008). "Eoophyla argyrilinale (Hampson, 1897)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 24 October 2018.