Biology:Oxyelophila callista

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Short description: Species of moth

Oxyelophila callista
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Oxyelophila
Species:
O. callista
Binomial name
Oxyelophila callista
Forbes, 1922
Synonyms
  • Argyractis callista Forbes, 1922

Oxyelophila callista is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes in 1922.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas .[2]

The wingspan is about 13 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May and October.

The larvae are aquatic.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13857416 entry