Embola

Walsingham, 1909

Species Guides

Embola is a of in the Heliodinidae, described by Walsingham in 1909. It is currently treated as a synonym of Lamprolophus. The genus belongs to the superfamily Yponomeutoidea, a group of small moths commonly known as ermine moths and relatives. Heliodinidae, the family to which Embola belongs, comprises small, often metallic-colored moths with distinctive wing patterns.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Embola: /ɛmbɔˈla/

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LamprolophusEmbola is currently synonymized under Lamprolophus; specimens previously assigned to Embola are now classified within Lamprolophus.

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Taxonomic Status

Embola is recognized as a synonym of Lamprolophus by Catalogue of Life and GBIF, though it remains listed as a valid in NCBI and iNaturalist. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Heliodinidae.