Oxyelophila
Forbes, 1922
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1Oxyelophila is a of crambid in the Acentropinae, described by William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes in 1922. The genus comprises eight described distributed in the Neotropical region. As a member of Acentropinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as aquatic or semiaquatic moths, though specific ecological data for Oxyelophila remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxyelophila: //ˌɒk.siˌɛl.əˈfaɪ.lə//
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Distribution
Neotropical region. have been recorded from Central and South America.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Forbes in 1922 with Oxyelophila callista as the type . The genus name is feminine in gender.
Species diversity
Eight are currently recognized: O. callista, O. harpalis, O. lanceolalis, O. melanograpta, O. micropalis, O. necomalis, O. puralis, and O. ticonalis.