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Elophila ealensis

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Elophila ealensis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2012. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are white with fuscous markings. The hindwings are white basally, with a dark fuscous median fascia, edged with white, as well as a fuscous band before the whitish termen.

Etymology

The species name refers to Eala (in Tshuapa Province), the type locality.

References

Elophila ealensis Wikipedia


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