Elophila ekthlipsis, the nymphula moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the Great Lakes area, including Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec and Wisconsin.[2] The habitat consists of ponds and marshes.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Elophila |
| Species: | E. ekthlipsis
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| Binomial name | |
| Elophila ekthlipsis (Grote, 1876)
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The wingspan is 18–26 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. They create a portable case.[3]
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "800723.00 – 4747 – Elophila ekthlipsis – Nymphula Moth – (Grote, 1876)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ McLeod, Robin (July 12, 2012). "Species Elophila ekthlipsis - Nymphula Moth - Hodges#4747". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.