Elophila nebulosalis
Fernald, 1887
Nebulous Munroessa Moth
Elophila nebulosalis is a in the Crambidae, described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887. It is restricted to the southeastern United States, with records from South Carolina to Florida. The larvae are thought to be aquatic, consistent with other members of the Acentropinae.
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How to pronounce Elophila nebulosalis: /ɛˈlɑfɪlə ˌnɛbjuːloʊˈseɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States; recorded from South Carolina south to Florida.
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Aquatic larval habit
The larvae are thought to be aquatic, placing this among the semi-aquatic of Acentropinae. This trait is inferred from the subfamily placement and requires direct observation for confirmation in this species.