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Elophila ekthlipsis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Elophila
Species:	E. ekthlipsis
Binomial name
Elophila ekthlipsis (Grote, 1876)
Synonyms
Hydrocampa ekthlipsis Grote, 1876 Nymphula ekthlipsis

Elophila ekthlipsis, the nymphula moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876. 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. The habitat consists of ponds and marshes.

The wingspan is 18–26 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. They create a portable case.

References

1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
2. "800723.00 – 4747 – Elophila ekthlipsis – Nymphula Moth – (Grote, 1876)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
3. McLeod, Robin (July 12, 2012). "Species Elophila ekthlipsis - Nymphula Moth - Hodges#4747". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.

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