Evergestis simulatilis

Evergestis simulatilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Evergestis
Species: E. simulatilis
Binomial name
Evergestis simulatilis
(Grote, 1880)
Synonyms
  • Aedis simulatilis Grote, 1880
  • Mesographe simulatilis
  • Prorasea brunneogrisea H. Edwards, 1886

Evergestis simulatilis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1880.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada and New Mexico.[2]

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are shaded with white and brown. The hindwings are silvery drab with a darker margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April and from June to October.

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