About Elophila gyralis Hulst
Elophila gyralis, commonly known as the waterlily borer moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Crambidae. This species was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It is native to eastern North America, and has been recorded in the following locations: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. The wingspan of adult Elophila gyralis ranges from 16 to 30 mm. Within the southern portion of this species' range, adult moths may be seen in flight throughout the entire year.
