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 family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe 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.

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "801078.00 – 4904 – Evergestis simulatilis – (Grote, 1880)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ Edwards, H. 1886. Apparently new forms of North American Heterocera. Entomologica Americana. Vo. 2, No. 9, p. (171)


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