Biology:Evergestis obliqualis
From HandWiki
Short description: Species of moth
| Evergestis obliqualis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia
|
| Phylum: | |
| Class: | |
| Order: | |
| Family: | |
| Genus: | |
| Species: | E. obliqualis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Evergestis obliqualis (Grote, 1883)
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
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
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "801086.00 – 4912 – Evergestis obliqualis – (Grote, 1883)". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4912. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ↑ Heiman, Maury J. (December 4, 2013). "Species Evergestis obliqualis - Hodges#4912". http://bugguide.net/node/view/328701. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q13631483 entry
 |
