Elophila tinealis
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Elophila tinealis (Munroe, 1972)
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Elophila tinealis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Munroe in 1972.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Michigan, Ontario and New York, south to Florida and west to Texas.[2] The habitat consists of swamps and wet woods.
The wingspan is about 10 mm. Both the fore- and hindwings are dark brown to blackish with a silvery-white patch in the medial area and some white dots. Adults have been recorded on wing from July to September.
The larvae feed on Lemna species.[3]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide