Evergestis forficalis

Evergestis forficalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Evergestis
Species: E. forficalis
Binomial name
Evergestis forficalis
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms
  • Phalaena orficalis Linnaeus, 1758
  • Crambus forficatus Fabricius, 1798
  • Phalaena trivialis Scopoli, 1763
  • Pionea sodalis Butler, 1878

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.

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