| Ellabella melanoclista | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Copromorphidae |
| Genus: | Ellabella |
| Species: | E. melanoclista |
| Binomial name | |
| Ellabella melanoclista | |
| Synonyms | |
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Ellabella melanoclista is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found from Arizona to Texas.
The length of the forewings is 9.6-11.2 mm for males and 10-11.2 mm for females. Adults are on wing from March to May. [2]
Carposinidae, the "fruitworm moths", is a family of insects in the order Lepidoptera. These moths are narrower winged than Copromorphidae, with less rounded forewing tips. Males often have conspicuous patches of scales on either surface. The mouthparts are quite diagnostic, usually with prominent, upcurved "labial palps", the third segment long, and the second segment covered in large scales. Unlike Copromorphidae, the "M2" and sometimes "M1" vein on the hindwings is absent. The relationship of Carposinidae relative to Copromorphidae needs further investigation. It is considered possible that the family is artificial, being nested within Copromorphidae. The Palearctic species have been revised by Alexey Diakonoff (1989).
Copromorphidae, the "tropical fruitworm moths", is a family of insects in the lepidopteran order. These moths have broad, rounded forewings, and well-camouflaged scale patterns. Unlike Carposinidae the mouthparts include "labial palps" with the second rather than third segment the longest. With other unusual structural characteristics of the caterpillar and adult, it could represent the sister lineage of all other extant members of this superfamily. The genus Sisyroxena from Madagascar is also notable for its unusual venation and wing scale sockets.
Copromorpha lichenitis is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.
Copromorpha phaeosticta is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.
Cathelotis is a monotypic moth genus in the Copromorphidae family. Its sole species is Cathelotis sanidopa, which is found in Colombia.
Ellabella is a genus of moths in the family Copromorphidae.
Neophylarcha helicosema is a moth in the Copromorphidae family, and the only species in the genus Neophylarcha. It is found in Guyana and French Guiana.
Phanerochersa amphignosta is a moth in the Copromorphidae family, and the only species in the genus Phanerochersa. It is found on New Ireland.
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Ellabella editha is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
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Lotisma vulcanica is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in Costa Rica.
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Ellabella chalazombra is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in China (Yunnan).
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Ellabella johnstoni is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in Washington.
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Ordrupia fabricata is a moth in the family Copromorphidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1915. It is found in Guyana and Trinidad.
Ordrupia fanniella is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It was described by August Busck in 1912. It is found in Panama.
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