Evergestis obliqualis explained

Evergestis obliqualis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.[2]

The length of the forewings is 13–18 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.

The larvae feed on Portulaca species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801086.00 – 4912 – Evergestis obliqualis – (Grote, 1883) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 8, 2018.
  3. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . December 4, 2013 . Species Evergestis obliqualis - Hodges#4912 . BugGuide . August 8, 2018.

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