Alucita nephelotoxa is a species of moth belonging to the family Alucitidae, commonly referred to as many-plumed moths. The species was first scientifically described by the British entomologist Edward Meyrick in 1907. It was originally classified under the genus Orneodes.
Taxonomically, Alucita nephelotoxa is situated within the order Lepidoptera. Like other members of the genus Alucita, the species is characterized by wings that are deeply cleft into several narrow, feather-like plumes. In this genus, both the forewings and hindwings are typically divided into six distinct plumes, which are covered in fine scales and cilia.
The recorded distribution of Alucita nephelotoxa includes the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India. Specific morphological details, such as wingspan and coloration, were documented in Meyrick's original descriptions, which often noted the intricate markings and banding patterns on the plumes used to distinguish between species in the family.
Comprehensive data regarding the species' life cycle, including its larval host plants, pupation habits, and seasonal phenology, is currently limited in available entomological literature. [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information]