Evergestis funalis explained

Evergestis funalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.^[2]

The wingspan is 23–27 mm. Adults are on wing from May to October.

Subspecies

• Evergestis funalis funalis
• Evergestis funalis angelina Munroe, 1974 (California)
• Evergestis funalis columbialis Munroe, 1974 (British Columbia)
• Evergestis funalis insulalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914 (British Columbia: Vancouver Island)
• Evergestis funalis wallacensis Munroe, 1974 (Idaho)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
2. Web site: 801083.00 – 4909 – Evergestis funalis – (Grote, 1878) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 8, 2018.