Evergestis forficalis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Evergestis |
Species: | E. forficalis |
Binomial name | |
Evergestis forficalis (Linnaeus, 1758) |
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The Garden Pebble (Evergestis forficalis) is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Asia and North America.
The wingspan is 25-28 mm. The length of the forewings 12-14 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as Brussels sprout and Kale.