Oxyelophila callista

Oxyelophila callista
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Oxyelophila
Species: O. callista
Binomial name
Oxyelophila callista
W. T. M. Forbes, 1922
Synonyms
  • Argyractis callista Forbes, 1922

Oxyelophila callista is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by W. T. M. 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

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide


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