Bug FAQNebulous Munroessa
Elophila nebulosalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
Also called: Nebulous Crambid Moth
The Nebulous Munroessa lives in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina down to Florida. Its larvae are believed to live in water.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It occurs in North America, specifically recorded from South Carolina to Florida.
Source: Wikipedia
What it eats
The larvae are thought to be aquatic feeders.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is native to North America, with records from South Carolina through Florida.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
What do the larvae of Nebulous Munroessa eat?
The larvae are believed to be aquatic, feeding in water.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elophila_nebulosalis
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