Oxyelophila callista

Oxyelophila callista
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Oxyelophila
Species:	O. callista
Binomial name
	Oxyelophila callista; Forbes, 1922
Synonyms
	Argyractis callistaForbes, 1922;

Last updated July 29, 2025

Oxyelophila callista is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes in 1922.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas.^[2]

The wingspan is about 13 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May and October.

The larvae are aquatic.^[3]

References

↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
↑ "800769.00 – 4788 – Oxyelophila callista – (Forbes, 1922)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
↑ Heiman, Maury J. (October 28, 2015). "Species Oxyelophila callista - Hodges#4788". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "800769.00 – 4788 – Oxyelophila callista – (Forbes, 1922)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[3] Heiman, Maury J. (October 28, 2015). "Species Oxyelophila callista - Hodges#4788". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

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