Evergestis limbata

Evergestis limbata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Evergestis
Species: E. limbata
Binomial name
Evergestis limbata
Linnaeus, 1767
Synonyms
  • Phalaena Geometra limbata Linnaeus, 1767
  • Evergestis limbata delimbata Osthelder, 1940
  • Mesographe praetextalis Hübner, 1825
  • Pionea limbalis Guenée, 1854

Evergestis limbata is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 20-23 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as Garlic Mustard and Hedge mustard.

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