Ellabella bayensis is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in California.

The length of the forewings is 8.2–11 mm for males and 8.8-10.8 mm for females. Adults are on wing from January to March.[1]

The larvae feed on the foliage of Mahonia pinnata. They feed from within silk-tied shelters.[2]

References

  1. ^ Heppner, J.B., 1984: Revision of the Oriental and Nearctic genus Ellabella (Lepidoptera: Copromorphidae). Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera 23 (1): 50-73. Full article: [1]
  2. ^ Benedictis de, J.A., 1984: On the taxonomic position of Ellabella Busck, with descriptions of the larva and pupa of E. bayensis (Lepidoptera: Copromorphidae). Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera 23 (1): 74-82. Full article: [2]


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellabella_bayensis
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