Evergestis obliqualis
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Evergestis |
Species: | E. obliqualis
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Binomial name | |
Evergestis obliqualis (Grote, 1883)
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Evergestis obliqualis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe 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
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801086.00 – 4912 – Evergestis obliqualis – (Grote, 1883)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (December 4, 2013). "Species Evergestis obliqualis - Hodges#4912". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.