Ellabella bayensis
Ellabella bayensis is a in the Copromorphidae, a small family of lepidopterans sometimes referred to as "fruitworm moths." The species is to California, where it has been documented in coastal regions. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to be small and inconspicuous, with limited published information available regarding its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ellabella bayensis: //ɛlˈlæ.bɛl.lə baɪˈɛn.sɪs//
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Distribution
California, United States. The specific epithet "bayensis" suggests an association with the San Francisco Bay Area or similar coastal bay regions.
Similar Taxa
- Ellabella edithaCongeneric also occurring in western North America; may overlap in range and require genital dissection or molecular analysis for definitive separation
- Other CopromorphidaeSmall size and general shared with members; identification to Ellabella requires examination of wing venation and genitalia