Elophila manilensis
Elophila manilensis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1917.[1] It is native to eastern Asia, where it has been recorded from China and the Philippines. It is a naturalised species in aquatic nurseries in Great Britain.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Elophila |
Species: | E. manilensis |
Binomial name | |
Elophila manilensis (Hampson, 1917) | |
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The wingspan is 11–14 mm for males and 16–22 mm for females.
The larvae feed on various aquatic plants. They live entirely underwater.[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Hantsmoths
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