Bug FAQElophila faulalis
Elophila faulalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
Elophila faulalis occurs in parts of the United States and Canada, including states such as Alabama, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina and provinces like Ontario and Quebec. Adult moths have been observed almost throughout the entire year.
Source: Wikipedia
When you see it
Adults have been recorded nearly year round.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is found in North America, recorded from several U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 21 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
When are adult Elophila faulalis moths active?
Adults have been recorded almost throughout the entire year.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elophila_faulalis
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