Biology:Evergestis limbata

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Short description: Species of moth

Evergestis limbata
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E. limbata
Binomial name
Evergestis limbata
Linnaeus, 1767
Synonyms
  • Phalaena Geometra limbata Linnaeus, 1767
  • Evergestis limbata delimbata Osthelder, 1940
  • Mesographe praetextalis Hübner, 1825
  • Pionea limbalis Guenée, 1854

Evergestis limbata is a species of moth of the family Crambidae first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1767.[1] It is found in Europe.

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The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale).

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q146189 entry