Evergestis forficalis
Evergestis forficalis, the garden pebble, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Asia and North America. The species was described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae
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The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The length of the forewings 12–14 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as Brussels sprout and kale.
External links
- "63.057 BF1356 Garden Pebble Evergestis forficalis (Linnaeus, 1758)". UKMoths. - with pictures
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- Lepiforum.de
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