Elophila bourgognei

Elophila bourgognei
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Elophila
Species:
E. bourgognei
Binomial name
Elophila bourgognei
Leraut, 2001

Elophila bourgognei is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is known from France[1][2] based on specimens collected in 1911; there are no later observations and the species is possibly extinct.[2] It was named for Jean Bourgogne.[2]

The body and wings are white. It is similar to Elophila rivulalis but differs in venation.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Elophila bourgognei Leraut, 2001". Fauna Europaea. 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Elophila bourgognei Leraut, 2001". Lepiforum. Retrieved 26 April 2025.


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