Evergestis pallidata

(Evergestis pallidata)

Description

Evergestis pallidata is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Johann Siegfried Hufnagel in 1811. It is found in Europe, North America and northern Asia. The wingspan is 24–29 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, especially Barbarea vulgaris.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Evergestis
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