About Elophila obliteralis (Walker, 1859)
Elophila obliteralis, commonly known as the waterlily leafcutter moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1859. This species is native to eastern North America, and has been introduced to Hawaii and South Africa. Its wingspan measures 10 to 22 mm, and males are smaller than females. In North America, adult moths are active in flight from May through August. The larvae of this moth feed on a wide variety of aquatic plants, including Hydrilla verticillata, Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes, and species from the Nymphaea and Potamogeton genera.
