Oxyelophila callista

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]

Oxyelophila callista
Scientific classification
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

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

The larvae are aquatic.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "800769.00 – 4788 – Oxyelophila callista – (Forbes, 1922)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (October 28, 2015). "Species Oxyelophila callista - Hodges#4788". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved April 11, 2018.


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