Clemens-1861
Guides
Donacaula melinellus
Delightful Donacaula Moth
Donacaula melinellus is a crambid moth native to North America. First described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1861, this species is widely distributed across eastern and central United States and Canada. Adults are frequently encountered in wetlands and marshy habitats. The species is among the more commonly observed Donacaula, with thousands of documented records.