Evergestis obliqualis

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Evergestis obliqualis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Evergestis
Species:
E. obliqualis
Binomial name
Evergestis obliqualis
(Grote, 1883)
Synonyms
  • Paraedis obliqualisGrote, 1883
  • Mesographe obliqualis

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]

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References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801086.00 – 4912 – Evergestis obliqualis – (Grote, 1883)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (December 4, 2013). "Species Evergestis obliqualis - Hodges#4912". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.