Evergestis obliqualis
| Evergestis obliqualis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Evergestis |
| Species: | E. obliqualis |
| Binomial name | |
| Evergestis obliqualis (Grote, 1883) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Evergestis obliqualis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by 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]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Bug Guide
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