Eoophyla argyrilinale

Eoophyla argyrilinale is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1897. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

Eoophyla argyrilinale
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Eoophyla
Species:
E. argyrilinale
Binomial name
Eoophyla argyrilinale
(Hampson, 1897)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma argyrilinale Hampson, 1897

The wingspan is about 17 mm. There is a pattern of brown and white on the wings. The hindwings are edged with a series of black spots.

The larvae are aquatic and feed on various waterweeds. They are pale yellow with tufts of short hairs.[2]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (24 May 2008). "Eoophyla argyrilinale (Hampson, 1897)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 24 October 2018.


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