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Digital Guide to Moth Identification

Crambidae
80a1095 – 5149   Niphograpta albiguttalis (Warren, 1889)
             Waterhyacinth Moth

© Gretchen Grammer
Larva and
Host Plants:
Host familiy: Pontederiaceae.  Host genera: Eichhornia Pontederia.  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025)
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • albiguttalis (Warren, 1889) (Epichronistis) - MONA 1983: 5149
  • References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
    • Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    • Species Page at iNaturalist
    Niphograpta albiguttalis
    © Robin McLeod
    Niphograpta albiguttalis
    © Bob Patterson
    Niphograpta albiguttalis
    © Carol Wolf
    Niphograpta albiguttalis
    © Carol Wolf
    Niphograpta albiguttalis
    18mm – © Archbold Biological Station
    Niphograpta albiguttalis
    21mm – © Jim Vargo

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