Evergestis unimacula explained

Evergestis unimacula, the large-spotted evergestis moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Tennessee and West Virginia.[2] Outliers have been recorded from Florida.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin unimacula (meaning one spot).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . June 28, 2018.
  2. Web site: 801075.00 – 4901 – Evergestis unimacula – Large-spotted Evergestis Moth – (Grote & Robinson, 1867) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 28, 2018.
  3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . August 3, 2014 . Species Evergestis unimacula - Large-spotted Evergestis - Hodges#4901 . BugGuide . June 28, 2018.

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